Parent Educator | $22 - $25 / hour

Easterseals Midwest • Gladstone, MO

2d • $22 - $25

About The Position

The Parent Educator works with families in their homes to help them develop skills and become strong influences in their children’s lives. The role provides caregiving support and connects families with community resources, while reflecting Easter Seals Midwest’s mission-driven work.

Requirements

• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations, clients, or groups.
• Dependable, flexible, and reliable.
• Accept personal responsibility for mistakes, seek self-improvement, and take initiative for self-improvement.
• Remain professional and demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision or as part of a team.
• Proactively seek feedback from others to improve work processes and service.
• Ability to promote the inclusion of family and significant others and respect families’ values, beliefs, and goals.
• Ability to manage and embrace change.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child/adolescent development, or a related field.
• Five or more years of related work experience in early childhood education or development.

Responsibilities

• Develop resources to help parents overcome barriers and build positive parenting skills.
• Conduct applicable assessments according to schedule.
• Organize and implement activities that keep children actively engaged, and instruct families on how to continue those activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of data and client records in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Provide resources that connect families with community resources and services.
• Advocate for and protect and promote children’s rights.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other service organizations in the respective counties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed