The Improvement Association

Parent Educator

Reference ID : 125939
Location : Lawrenceville, VA
Category : Education/Training
Job Type : Full Time

Description

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).


Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : 2 Yrs
Location : Lawrenceville, VA

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