Parent Educator

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is hiring a Parent Educator for its Family First PAT home-visiting program at the Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center in Portland, Oregon. The role serves parents/caregivers and children ages 0–5 through the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, supporting parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. This work is part of Oregon’s implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and aims to help families remain together and prevent children from entering foster care.

The Parent Educator must be certified in PAT Model Implementation and will plan and deliver the PAT Foundation Curriculum in ways that are responsive to each family and community. The position is hybrid, with onsite work two days per week, and includes travel throughout the Portland metro area for home visits and parent-child group meetings. Home visits occur at least twice per month/every other week. The schedule may fluctuate to meet organizational or client needs, including flexible hours, early evenings, and occasional weekends.

This is a regular, full-time position with benefits, identified in the posting as temporary. The position works under close supervision of the Program Coordinator/Assistant Manager. It requires a valid driver’s license, current auto-insurance verification, access to an automobile during work hours, and passing an Oregon Department of Human Services background check.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least two years of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
• Complete PAT Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services; PAT Foundational Training and Model Implementation certification are required.
• Valid driver’s license, verification of current auto insurance, and full use of an automobile during work hours.
• Pass the Oregon Department of Human Services background check.
• Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting, deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet client availability, which may include early evenings and occasional weekends.
• Ability to use a computer and experience with Microsoft products, including Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Bilingual ability, preferably English and a language commonly spoken by families, including Pacific Islander languages, Zomi, or Burmese.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong community-aware, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, often in the field.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively verbally, in writing, and by phone.

Responsibilities

• Engage in recruitment activities.
• Complete initial and annual family-centered assessments with each family.
• Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
• Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
• Provide group connections that help families build social connections with one another.
• Engage in parent-child interaction activities and increase families’ knowledge of ways to support children’s development.
• Complete initial and annual development screenings and health reviews for each enrolled child.
• Complete Child Health Record screening and document vision and hearing screening by a health provider.
• Complete ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 screenings and conduct home visits at least twice per month/every other week.
• Connect families to resources that help them meet goals and address needs.
• Help parents and children transition to other services as needed.
• Maintain and submit required family and program documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in at least two hours of reflective supervision and 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.
• Support Parent Education events organized by Parent Educators.
• Support organizational record-keeping requirements.
• Complete required organizational training and attend required meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and manager.
• Engage in recommended professional development and other assigned or required training activities.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements and schedules.
• Three to six weeks of paid time off per year.
• 401(k) match of over 100% on the first 5%, with immediate vesting.
• 3% match for student loans or college savings.
• 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Medical and dental insurance options with 85% coverage for employees and families, with no deductibles.
• Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

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