Annual Salary: $52,000- $54,000( equivalent to $26.67 - $27.69 p/h) based on a 37.5 hrs per week
POSITION SUMMARY:
El Nido Family Centers is looking for a Parent Educator that will provide supportive in-home services to families parenting young children in the areas of breastfeeding, parent-infant attachment, child development and other related topics. The Parent Educator will also identify client strengths, needs, barriers, and risks, and facilitates linkages to community services and resources as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Carries a caseload of 18-22 cases and provide PAT curriculum and case management to families.
- Completes required data entry for each client within 48 hours
- Develops trust and rapport with clients and provides support using an empathic and client centered approach.
- Provides education to parents on maternal and infant health, breastfeeding, parenting, attachment, home safety, family planning, child development, nutrition and other related topics using a client-centered approach and evidenced based curriculum.
- Assists families in establishing a medical home, following-up on well-child visits, and identifying health insurance coverage, if necessary.
- Attends and participates in all staff meetings and bi-monthly individual supervision with Team Supervisor.
- Attends and completes all trainings, including successful completion Parents As Teachers (PAT) training. Must be certified by the National PAT Center annually after completing competency-based professional development.
- Work collaboratively with team members and parents to coordinate and facilitate monthly group activities for families and children
Education/ Experience/ Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Child Education, Social Work, or other related field.
- At least two years of experience in working with young children and/or parents.
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills (outgoing, empathic, non-judgmental, patient, tactful), characteristics considered essential for mastering the program’s five core competency areas (family support and parenting education; child and family development; human diversity within family systems; health, safety and nutrition; and relationships between families and communities).
- Ability to adhere to all program guidelines, policies and protocols and actively work toward achieving the goals of the program.
- Ability to conduct strength-based family assessment across a broad spectrum of areas using a validated, standardized tool administered in the prescribed manner.
- Experience working with families from diverse age, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Culturally sensitive and knowledgeable of the community that will be served.
- Knowledgeable about local community resources.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Special Requirements
Must have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed); valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and proof of insurance; TB clearance, to be renewed every two years.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Education:
Experience:
- Home visiting : 2 years (Required)
- working with young children and families: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
