PSP-EI (MIECHV) Parent Educator-1-3-1

Georgetown University•Washington, DC

20d•$18 - $27•Remote

About The Position

The Thrive Center for Children, Families & Communities is implementing the Parenting Support Program- Early Intervention- MIECHV, a home visiting program designed to support pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies and families with children in or exiting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) funded through DC Health. The primary focus of the program is to identify, assess, and deliver high-quality services to families across the District with emphasis on Wards 5, 7, & 8. The project’s aim is to support vulnerable families and children to improve their pregnancy and postpartum health, education and well-being. The PSP-EI Parent Educators are responsible for recruiting through community engagement and providing parent education, screening and referral services via home visiting to potential participants.

Requirements

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, Some College Classes or Associates Degree, (or equivalent education and experience) and previous work experience with families and young children required
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing
Must be able to perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use
Must be able to demonstrate excellent judgement and knowledge of parenting skills, demonstrate cultural competence in dealing with parents with intellectual disabilities and work with a wide variety of parental skill levels
Must be knowledgeable about community resources in Washington, DC

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study preferred
Strong experience in accurate documentation and data entry as this position requires frequent data entry
Ability to use electronic equipment to input data via laptop computer or a handheld electronic device
Proficiency in Spanish or other non-English language preferred
Willingness to work evenings when necessary to meet parent’s availability is preferred
Position is subject to the GU Policy Protection of Minors, UHR 1018, and a District and Federal Background Check.

Responsibilities

Actively recruit volunteer families to participate in the home visiting program through community outreach and engagement
Utilize screening tools to provide mandated screening and ongoing assessment to ensure effective coordination and delivery of critical health, developmental, early learning, child abuse and neglect prevention, and family support services to children and families who choose to participate in this program.
Accurately document, collect and report performance measurement, and other data into multiple systems in a timely manner