Parenting Educator (bilingual Eng-Span)

POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct home visits with each family in the program.
• Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
• Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
• Complete initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child.
• Complete initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family.
• Complete an initial and annual depression screening and parenting protective factors assessment with parents/guardians, providing emotional support as needed and referrals to mental health services when necessary.
• Connect families to community resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs.
• Plan and implement monthly Group Connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interactions activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development.
• Help parents and children transition to other services as needed, such as preschool or kindergarten.
• Maintain and submit in a timely fashion all required family and program documentation.
• Organize and inventory supplies/material, etc.
• Attend and participate in the Promising Practices Community of Practice.
• Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least 2 hours of staff meetings.
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually.
• Engage in outreach and recruitment activities.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA, agency policies and other applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
• Promote the mission, operating values, and agency services of CLUES within the community.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree in education, social work, psychology, or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• At least 2 years of supervised experience working with young children and families required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. (e.g., nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, tactful).
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English and cultural sensitivity and awareness required-includes ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete files and data collection documentation required.
• Understanding of HIPAA, confidentiality and professional boundaries, and ability to incorporate into daily job performance required.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule required, may include some evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently to achieve program goals (excellent time-management skills, ability to meet deadlines, self-motivated).

• Effective communication in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written materials, maintain accurate documentation, and respond appropriately to questions and requests.

• Must have access to use a reliable motor vehicle for independent transportation, valid driver's license, proof of automotive insurance, and maintain a good driving record. Must submit to and pass annual recertification of compliance with CLUES Automobile and Transportation Policy and driving record check.
• Position requires staff person to drive their personal vehicles to home visits as well as occasionally transporting clients as needed and appropriate.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other common software (e.g., database, reporting, client management systems, etc.).
• Must be willing to attend training to advance technical skills and maintain appropriate skill levels to perform job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must pass a criminal background check, driving record check, and MS-604.20 background check. As a condition of continued employment, staff person may be required to submit to periodic re-verification of these, and additional background checks.

ABOUT US