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