Parent Educator sign on bonus
About The Position
The primary objective of a Parent Educator in our home-based Parents as Teachers program is to empower parents with knowledge of early childhood development and improve their parenting practices to foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating home environment. The role focuses on building a trusting, strengths-based relationship with parents, using a model that integrates personal visits, group connections, child screenings, and a network of community resources. PAT program serves children and their families from pregnancy through kindergarten entry.
Requirements
- Associates or BA/BSW in Human Services, Child Development, Education or related field.
- Minimum 2 years working with young children and families
- Early Childhood experience
- Strong verbal, written and computer skills required.
- Valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.
- Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
- Complete all required background checks
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual, preferred
Responsibilities
- Utilize the evidence-based Parents as Teachers curriculum to empower parents with knowledge, skills, and resources.
- Parent Educators must attend Parents as Teachers virtual foundational and model implementation trainings.
- Conduct a minimum of 40 home visits at 60-minutes using the Parents as Teachers curriculum in family’s homes or in the community per month.
- Assist in planning and delivery of monthly group connections.
- Maintain and submit required family and program documentation.
- Meet with supervisor for reflective supervision sessions and regular staff meetings.
- Assist in recruiting efforts to enroll families in program.
- Complete additional training for professional development.
- Maintain boundaries with families in an ethical and professional manner.
- Adhere to child abuse and neglect reporting laws.
- Perform screenings for developmental milestones per recommended intervals.
- Be a highly organized, accountable, independent, and self-motivated worker.
Benefits
- 403(b)
- health insurance
- vision and dental insurance
- life insurance
- long term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- health reimbursement accounts
- tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- generous vacation, sick and personal days
- up to 13 available paid holidays for full-time employees
- some benefits are included for part-time employees
- $2,000 sign on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
