Parent Educator (Waukegan)

Kids Above All•Waukegan, IL

3d•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