Parent Educator

IRCO • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. This position is part of Oregon’s implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and is part of the Oregon Department of Human Services’ effort to prevent children from being removed to foster care and ensure families can remain together. A Parents and Teachers (PAT) Parent Educator must be certified to implement the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being in their work with families. Parent Educators will plan & implement the PAT Foundation Curriculum in community-aware ways and in the best way that supports the family.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license, verification of current auto- insurance, and have full use of an automobile during work hours
• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum 2 years of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents
• Must complete PAT Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT Services

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Bilingual preferred; English and a language commonly spoken by families, including, Pacific Islander, Zomi, and Burmese
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
• Strong skills in community-aware, interpersonal, and organizational communication
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
• Communicate effectively in a positive manner verbally, in writing, and by phone
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Engage in recruitment activities
• Complete initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family
• Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family
• Plan, provide, and document a personal visit focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being
• Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with one another
• Engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase knowledge of ways to support children’s development
• Complete initial and annual development screening and health review for each enrolled child
• Complete Child Health Record screening, documentation of vision & hearing screen by health provider
• Complete ASQ 3, ASQ SE 2, and a home visit will occur at a minimum of twice per month/every other week
• Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs
• Helps parents and children transition to other services as needed
• Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in a minimum of two hours of reflective supervision monthly and minimum of two hours of staff meetings monthly
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually
• Participate in measuring outcomes and continuous quality improvement
• Travel throughout the Portland Metro area for in-person home visits and parent/child group meetings

Benefits

• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
• 3% match for student loans or college savings
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree