PARENT EDUCATOR

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

23h•$0 - $45,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Prevention Partnership (CPP), part of CHOR Youth and Family Services, is seeking a Certified Parent Educator who is passionate about supporting families and strengthening parent-child relationships. This is a salaried, full-time position with flexible hours, serving 20–25 families who are pregnant or parenting children from birth through kindergarten. For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading (CHOR) has been a pillar of hope for children and families. Today, through CHOR Youth and Family Services, we support more than 4,000 individuals annually across 35+ programs. If you’re looking for meaningful, mission-driven work where your impact truly matters, we invite you to join us.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field (or equivalent international degree) preferred
Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills (nonjudgmental, empathetic, reflective)
Ability to build rapport and empower families by focusing on strengths
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated in a field-based role
Basic computer skills (email, internet, word processing)
Completion of Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings prior to service delivery (training provided)
Successful completion of federal and state background checks (criminal, FBI, and child abuse clearances)
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
Physical and drug screening (including THC)
Ability to attend and successfully complete all required trainings

Nice To Haves

Completion of Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings prior to service delivery (training provided)

Responsibilities

Recruit and engage families into the program
Complete initial and annual family-centered assessments
Develop, monitor, and review family goals
Conduct personal home visits focused on parent-child interaction, parenting practices, and family well-being
Plan, deliver, and document visits using PAT curricula
Facilitate monthly group connections to promote social support, learning, and parent-child engagement
Complete developmental screenings and health reviews for enrolled children
Connect families to community resources and supportive services
Support transitions to preschool, kindergarten, or other services as needed
Maintain timely and accurate documentation and records
Organize and inventory program supplies and materials
Participate in weekly reflective supervision and team meetings
Complete required professional development and maintain Parent Educator certification
Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts