Parent Educator

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES • Lynwood, CA

5d • $27 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles. We are seeking a dedicated Parent Educator to provide home-based family support services focused on strengthening parent-child relationships and promoting healthy early childhood development for children ages 0–5.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Strong assessment skills
• Strong advocacy skills
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to support families through a strengths-based, family-centered approach
• Ability to document services effectively
• Ability to utilize computer-based systems and word processing software
• Culturally responsive
• Able to work respectfully with diverse populations
• Committed to a family-centered, strengths-based approach
• Valid California driver’s license
• Current vehicle registration
• Proof of insurance
• Ability to comply with all agency policies, confidentiality standards, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Ability to adapt to changing program needs
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Ability to perform job duties safely without endangering themselves or others

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Community Health, or a related field
• Experience working with high-risk families
• Experience working with young children
• Experience working with community-based programs

Responsibilities

• Conducting home visits
• Developing individualized family service plans
• Providing parenting education, family support, and guidance on health, safety, nutrition, and child development
• Conducting screenings and assessments
• Coordinating referrals and community resources
• Supporting families in crisis situations
• Assisting with goal setting and continuity of care
• Maintaining accurate client documentation and data reporting
• Participating in case conferences and team meetings
• Collaborating with community agencies
• Ensuring compliance with agency, program, and funding requirements

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical for employee and family
• Employer-paid dental
• Vision and group life insurance for employee
• Employer-paid sick pay (12 days per year)
• Employer-paid vacation pay (10-20 days per year depending on years of service)
• Employer-paid anniversary holiday (1-5 days annually depending on years of service)
• Employer-paid birthday holiday (1 day annually)
• Supportive, fun and friendly team environment
• Competitive Wages and room for growth
• Chiropractic services
• Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
• 17 paid holidays, effective upon hire
• Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service
• Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service
• Winter break
• Pet Insurance
• BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals
• Paid educational leave
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED