Parent Educator

Shields For Families • Lynwood, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles. We are seeking a dedicated Parent Educator to provide home-based family support services focused on strengthening parent-child relationships and promoting healthy early childhood development for children ages 0–5. Responsibilities include conducting home visits; developing individualized family service plans; providing parenting education, family support, and guidance on health, safety, nutrition, and child development; conducting screenings and assessments; coordinating referrals and community resources; supporting families in crisis situations; and assisting with goal setting and continuity of care. The Parent Educator will maintain accurate client documentation and data reporting, participate in case conferences and team meetings, collaborate with community agencies, and ensure compliance with agency, program, and funding requirements. Strong communication, assessment, advocacy, and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to support families through a strengths-based, family-centered approach.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Strong assessment skills
• Strong advocacy skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively document services
• Ability to utilize computer-based systems and word processing software
• Culturally responsive
• Able to work respectfully with diverse populations
• Committed to a family-centered, strengths-based approach
• Valid California driver’s license
• Current vehicle registration
• Proof of insurance
• Ability to comply with all agency policies, confidentiality standards, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Adapt to changing program needs
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Perform job duties safely without endangering themselves or others

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Community Health, or a related field
• Experience working with high-risk families
• Experience working with young children
• Experience working with community-based programs

Responsibilities

• Conducting home visits
• Developing individualized family service plans
• Providing parenting education, family support, and guidance on health, safety, nutrition, and child development
• Conducting screenings and assessments
• Coordinating referrals and community resources
• Supporting families in crisis situations
• Assisting with goal setting and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate client documentation and data reporting
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings
• Collaborate with community agencies
• Ensure compliance with agency, program, and funding requirements

Benefits

• Supportive, fun and friendly team environment
• Competitive Wages and room for growth
• Vacation and sick leave
• Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family
• Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance
• Chiropractic services
• Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
• 17 paid holidays, effective upon hire
• Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire
• Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service
• Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service
• Winter break
• Pet Insurance
• BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals
• Paid educational leave
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED