Parent Educator - Help Me Grow Program- Cuyahoga County

OhioGuidestone•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is hiring a Parent Educator for its Help Me Grow Program in Cuyahoga County. The role provides direct support to families with children from birth to age five through home visits, evidence-based parenting education, child development guidance, and assistance accessing community services. The Parent Educator builds supportive relationships with families, helps them establish and achieve individual goals, responds to crises, and guides families in navigating community systems and early education options. The position also involves developmental screening and assessment, planning monthly Family Group sessions, coordinating with professionals and community partners, and maintaining timely and accurate case records and required program reporting. The Parent Educator must meet contract outcomes, maintain client confidentiality, and contribute positively to a collaborative, inclusive workplace. OhioGuidestone serves more than 50,000 people annually through telehealth and locations across Ohio and describes itself as a stable nonprofit organization with a 160-plus-year track record.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain and maintain Parents as Teachers 0-3 and Parents as Teachers 3-5 credentials within the required time.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
Ability to exercise discretion and sound professional judgment.
Flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekends as needed to meet client needs.
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Ability to provide timely follow-up and act with urgency.
Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation.
Computer literacy, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records.
Ability to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, including ascending and descending stairs.
Valid Ohio driver’s license, safe driving record, and valid insurance.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, background checks, and any other required assessments such as a physical examination and TB test.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate OhioGuidestone’s values and guiding principles, maintaining high standards of excellence, integrity, and ethics.
Conduct bi-monthly home visits with families enrolled in the designated program, serving children from birth to age five.
Build and maintain supportive relationships with parents and children to foster trust and engagement.
Deliver evidence-based parenting education and child development guidance using the designated curriculum.
Connect families with appropriate formal and informal community resources and services throughout their participation in the program.
Provide information and support on behavior management, household organization, discipline strategies, and healthy family communication.
Respond to family crises with appropriate intervention and mediation strategies, and remain available for phone crisis support as needed.
Transport families to appointments or services when necessary in accordance with program guidelines.
Deliver direct services according to program standards and family needs.
Collaborate with families to develop and regularly update individual goals and support progress toward them.
Complete administrative duties accurately and on time, including client records, communications, meetings, training, and inter-agency collaboration.
Support completion of assessments, documentation, and reporting obligations to meet funder requirements.
Maintain thorough, up-to-date case documentation in accordance with program, agency, and funding guidelines.
Administer and update developmental assessments and screening tools, such as the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), within established timeframes.
Assist with planning, organizing, and facilitating monthly Family Group sessions.
Coordinate referrals to community resources and services and advocate for families when appropriate.
Educate families on navigating community systems and accessing available support services.
Monitor children’s placement in appropriate early education settings and provide guidance as needed.
Communicate regularly with professionals and community partners involved in each family’s care, including through calls, meetings, and case conferences.
Meet minimum contract outcomes, reviewed during scheduled supervision and team meetings.
Maintain confidentiality of client and collateral interactions according to agency standards.
Demonstrate positivity, flexibility, and willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Promote positive leadership, teamwork, and a culture of belonging.
Represent the agency positively in interactions with internal and external contacts.

Benefits

Competitive medical benefits, including a low-premium medical plan option for employees or employees plus children.
Free CEU trainings.
10 paid holidays, some of which are exchangeable.
Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance.
Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, roles, intern-to-hire opportunities, and locations.
401(k) with employer match option.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP).
Mileage reimbursement.
Free licensure supervision.
Recognition and rewards.
Clear career ladder and development paths in various roles.
Opportunity to earn a monthly bonus for select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only.