Parent Educator (Waukegan)

Kids Above AllWaukegan, IL
Hybrid

About The Position

Kids Above All is seeking a Parent Educator for our Lake County/Waukegan areas office. This is a full-time position. Bilingual Required! This role involves meeting with families in their homes to provide educational activities and developmental information, including ongoing assessment of the child's development. The Parent Educator will develop and implement service plans to meet the needs of children and families, and provide resources and information to help families achieve their goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, early childhood education, Sociology, or related field preferred. Associate degree and High School Diploma accepted.
  • 0-2 years of applicable experience.
  • Bilingual Required.
  • Experience with family support, prenatal health care, or early childhood preferred
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
  • Highly organized, flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well; Good time-management skills
  • Ability to function well in a team environment
  • Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills (verbal, written, effective documentation, listening)
  • Ability to ensure confidentiality
  • Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
  • Demonstrated problem-solving techniques
  • Must have a valid driver's license, daily access to an insured automobile, good driving record and willingness to travel.
  • This position requires Parent Educators to drive to the homes of their clients.

Responsibilities

  • Develops service plan with the clients within specified timeframes
  • Provides child development screenings and referrals as needed
  • Assesses the needs of the children and parents and provides resources and referrals
  • Provides child/parent activities utilizing the Parents As Teachers curriculum
  • Ensures that all children in the program have their medical needs assessed
  • Empowers parent toward the achievement of service goals
  • Works with families to develop realistic and appropriate service goals
  • Ensures that assigned caseload receives bi-weekly home visits
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Responsible for a caseload of 15-18 families

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules
  • Paid time off
  • 14 paid holidays
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid Vacation time
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k
  • Voluntary short-term disability
  • Voluntary AFLAC coverage
  • Agency paid life insurance
  • Agency laptop and Cell phone provided
  • Ongoing training
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
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