Parent Educator

IRCO • Portland, OR

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is hiring a Parent Educator for its Family First program in the Parents as Teachers (PAT) home-visiting sector. The role serves parents and caregivers and children ages 0–5, using PAT services as part of Oregon’s implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act. The program aims to help families remain together and prevent children from being removed to foster care.

The Parent Educator must hold PAT Model Implementation certification and implement the PAT model and Foundation Curriculum in ways that are responsive to each family and community. The work focuses on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. The position is based at IRCO’s Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center in Portland, with a hybrid schedule that includes two onsite days per week and travel throughout the Portland metro area for home visits and group meetings. The role works under close supervision of the Program Coordinator/Assistant Manager and is not a supervisory position.

This is a full-time, temporary position with benefits (1.0 FTE). Starting pay is $49,572 per year, based on experience. The schedule may fluctuate with organizational or client needs, and flexible hours may include early evenings and occasional weekends.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least two years of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents; the posting also lists 1–2 years of experience as required.
• Complete PAT Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services; PAT Foundational Training and Model Implementation certification are required.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance verification, and full use of an automobile during work hours.
• Pass an Oregon Department of Human Services background check.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on client availability, potentially including early evenings and occasional weekends.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, including conflicting deadlines, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Computer experience using Microsoft products, including Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel for in-person visits and meetings throughout the Portland metro area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Bilingual ability in English and a language commonly spoken by families, including a Pacific Islander language, 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 remain 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 parents’ 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 screenings conducted 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 with resources that help them reach 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 outcome measurement 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.
• Meet multiple, potentially conflicting deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.
• 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 insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

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