Position Highlights
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Department: Home Visitor/Parent Educator
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Hours: 40 hours per week
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Shift: Days
Position Summary
The Parenting Support Services Program is a service for families with children 0-16 that supports and enhances positive family functioning. Families receive one or both of the PSS interventions, Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and Circle of Security Parenting, along with some case management. The Parent Educator will work collaboratively with families and community partners to ensure that the program supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs and setting and achieving family goals.
The function of the PSS program is to help parents become resourceful problem solvers and be able to create a positive and safe home learning environment for children to develop emotional, behavior, and cognitive strengths. It will also help build, support, and strengthen parents’ relationship capabilities so they are better equipped to provide a quality of relationship that is more supportive of secure attachment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education, family development, social work or related field
Valid driver's license a must for in-home services
Must have excellent writing and communication skills, be highly organized
Must be able to work as part of a team
Able to work flexible hours, some evenings required
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience providing direct patient care is desirable, in-home a plus
Knowledge of infant/early childhood development and mental health
Knowledge in working with LGBTQ+
Trained in Triple P/Circle of Security curriculum
Comprehensive Benefits Offered
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Competitive and affordable benefits package
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Shift Differentials
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Continuing Education assistance
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Tuition reimbursement
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Student Loan relief through Fiducius
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Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas
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