Parent Educator

Casa de los Ninos•Tucson, AZ

12h

About The Position

The Parent Educator implements the Parents-as-Teachers model and Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. The role provides home-based intervention, referrals, and activity coordination for overburdened parents with children under five, children with special healthcare needs, and prenatal women and their families. The Parent Educator assesses family needs, supports parents in setting goals, and provides education, coaching, and referrals. The position also includes home visits, case coordination, family support and skills training, case-plan development, and service documentation, while complying with program requirements and supporting the organization’s mission and strategic plan.

Requirements

CPR/First Aid Certification is required.
Proof of COVID immunization.
Knowledge of and ability to access community resources, including public behavioral health services.
Experience working with complex multi-problem families.
Provide own transportation to and from clients’ homes and other relevant organizations or agencies.
Meet training and agency requirements for the position.
Foster a solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate environment in support of the organization’s mission, values, and strategic direction.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion, value diverse perspectives, and encourage contributions by all team members.
Possess or be able to qualify for and maintain a valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One fingerprint clearance card.
Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and be insurable under the agency’s automobile policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in childhood development, education, family life education, psychology, social work, counseling, or a closely related field (preferred but not required).
Two years of direct family support services and direct family visitation supervision (preferred).
Bilingual ability (preferred but not required).
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, aptitude for learning software applications, and ability to instruct others in using software applications.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidential and sensitive client information, including client files.
Manage time flexibly and efficiently, and prioritize workloads.
Comply with Parents as Teachers contractual agreements and reporting requirements while supporting the organization’s strategic plan.
Engage in community outreach activities.
Assess parents’ and families’ physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
Consult and collaborate with other professionals providing services to parents and families.
Help parents and families establish goals, training, and outcomes through education, support, and referral resources.
Complete program activities including family assessment, home-based family support, parental skills training, case coordination, case-plan development, and service documentation.
Conduct home visits and provide ongoing support to assess family needs and promote positive parenting skills.
Observe and document clients’ parenting skills and provide coaching to increase parents’ knowledge and skills.