The Parent Educator will be responsible for community-based and group implementation of evidence-based parenting curricula focused on supporting parents with children ages 0-5, case management with children and women with health risks, and supporting other PST programming. The Parent Educator will report to the Parent Support and Training Program Manager.
Areas of Responsibility:
Job Duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Conduct one-on-one and group Parent Training meetings with families that have specific needs, utilizing evidence-based curricula.
- Engage in finding families that are a good fit for the program through outreach activities and events.
- Manage schedule and time well, including all files, notes, preparation and follow up, materials for classes, etc.
- Provide case management services to families and individuals as needed and appropriate.
- Collect and report all data and statistics as required.
- Participate in achieving and evaluating program goals and outcomes.
- Attend all meetings as required.
- Perform other tasks as they arise.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s or higher degree, with an emphasis on child development, social work, psychology, or related field
Skills/Experience:
- Must be fluent bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Positive attitude and interest in learning
- Awareness and use of people-first language at all times
- Commitment to empowerment, inclusiveness, cultural responsiveness and social justice
- Interest or experience working with parents and families
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, English and Spanish required
- Able to organize and conduct group educational sessions, as well as able to connect with parents in one-on-one situations
- Independent worker that can also work well in a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Understanding of Microsoft Office suite and basic administrative skills
- Ability to multitask several projects at the same time
- Good working knowledge of the resources available for families in the Austin area
- Can pass a background check.
- Must have driver’s license, current car insurance, and a private vehicle for transportation to community-based client sessions.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 30 2018
Active Until:
Mar 2 2018
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit