Parent Educator Part-time

Bethany Christian Services•Mattoon, IL

35d•$21 - $23

About The Position

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. That's why we focus on strengthening and empowering families, always advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our work began in 1944 with the care of a single child. Today, inspired by our faith, our aim is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. Working at Bethany means joining a team of nearly 2,000 dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we're united in our mission and these shared values: we're motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we're in it for the long haul. As a Parent Educator, you will be primarily responsible for collaborating with the supervisor, the case manager and family to provide parenting education to intact families to support the family and prevent placement of the child(ren) out of the home. This individual will also be responsible for working collaboratively with other agencies and community services to strengthen and empower families for change. This position is vital to the child welfare team. This position is expected to function effectively with regular supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state licensing regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's level degree in Human Services or equivalent level of study from an accredited college;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to be flexible, creative, and compassionate to meet the needs of children;
Possess basic MS Office Product skills;
Exercise a high level of confidentiality;
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in child care, with families, and/or social work, preferred;

Responsibilities

Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting needs, and utilize effective resources;
Observe all family members interactions and redirect family members according to parenting needs and parent and/or child behaviors;
Provide transportation for parents and children to and from scheduled appointments;
Report all child abuse and neglect;
Maintain accurate records of family interactions;
Report progress and make recommendation to case managers for future services;
Immediately report any significant events, changes in family circumstances, or unusual incidents involving family members;
Attend all mandated trainings;
Complete other duties as assigned.