Parent Educator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social work or related human services field.
• Must be certified in required curriculums or be able to attain such certification within the first year of employment. Employment is contingent on acquisition of minimal certification/licensure.
• Requires specific knowledge, experience and creativity.
• Requires a high level of independent work in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of administrative program services.
• Requires ability to handle unexpected and varied problematic situations arising from administrative issues.
• Ability to make sound judgements and decisions.
• Ability to develop a service delivery system that meets the changing needs of the community partners and grant funders.
• Knowledge of Social Work practices.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
• Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.
• Must have a reliable personal transportation, valid Texas driver license, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with caregivers of children, parents or families.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish. English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and assume accountability for the development, management, implementation, and evaluation of all assigned services to ensure quality of services.
• Provide routine supervision for all direct reports and responsibly assesses job performance at least annually. Also responsible for talent management (hiring and retaining quality staff).
• Assure compliance with all agency policies/procedures, COA Accreditation Standards, and all applicable licensing standards.
• Monitor budget allocations and maintain balance between revenue and expenses.
• Ensure the educational/training needs of staff are being met.
• Responsible for ensuring teamwork and collaboration with other services to secure coordinated service delivery.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining project specific community collaboration.
• Develop public education and information materials, presentations, newsletters, and media outreach.
• Represent the agency in the community, developing effective interagency relationships for program improvement and new program development.
• Organize and participate in community outreach activities to educate the broader community about the Agency, our activities, and projects.
• Provide parenting education curriculum in the community or in clients’ homes.
• Work directly with GMOE team to manage grant projects including budgets, outcomes, outputs, and reporting requirements.