Parent Educator - Enhanced Long Island Parenting Institute

EAC Network•Brentwood, NY

13d•$34 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Parent Educator! Are you passionate about supporting the Family and Community population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time Parent Educator to join the Enhanced Long Island Parent Institute (LIPI) Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human or social sciences required.
Two years of experience in Human Services or working with parents and children, including experience with families in crisis.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to work cooperatively with Department of Social Services, substance use agencies, and domestic violence agency professionals and other professionals interfacing with program clients.
Proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide parent training to pregnant and parenting people and their family members utilizing a combination of cognitive behavioral tools along with evidenced-based curricula.
Maintain progress notes, provide regular contact and updates with clients and supervisor.
Responsible for correspondence to confirm participation for clients.
Communicate with DSS and the courts to report on progress of clients.
Conduct parenting sessions within client homes, community centers, and virtually when needed.
Work evenings and weekends as required.
Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.
Provide home-based education to pregnant and parenting people and their family members impacted by Opioid Use Disorders.
Conduct workshops, classes, and individual/family sessions in EAC offices, community centers, and client homes.
Represent EAC NETWORK’s Enhanced LIPI Program at community events when needed.