Parent Educator

Summary

The Parent Educator is responsible for implementing the approved home visiting program to eligible participants ranging from pre-natal moms – 5-year-olds.  

Duties

•  Implement approved home visiting program that supports the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children and parents.
•  Complete developmental screening on each child within 90 days of child’s date of entry; use results of developmental screening tool to individualize lesson plan for each child.
•  Plan and facilitate in two Home Visits per family per month
•  Plan and coordinate monthly group connection activities.
•  Maintains a working knowledge of all Parents as Teachers quality assurance guidelines.
•  Support a professional development plan that includes the development of core competencies and higher education in early childhood development.
•  Conduct family centered assessments within 90 days of enrollment.
•  Assist parent in goal setting.
•  Serve as the liaison between the family and community.
•  Recruit and enroll eligible families within eligibility guidelines.
•  Report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect to supervisor and call protective services immediately.
•  Maintain family files and Child Plus data management system.
•  Other duties as assigned to effectively implement the program model.

Requirements

•  High School Diploma/GED, willing to enroll in an educational program leading to a degree in Early Childhood Education.
•  At least two years’ supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
•  Successful completion of Model Implementation Training
•  Satisfactory criminal background check.
•  Satisfactory Child Protective Service clearance.
•  Valid Driver’s License and Satisfactory driving record.
•  Maintain a current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Moderate knowledge of data entry and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).