Parent Educator - Fayette County

JOB TITLE

Parent Educator

I EMPLOYER

A Childs Place

PA NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY REPORTS TO

Healthy Parenting Program Manager SUMMARY:

The Parent Educator is a family development support specialist who is a facilitator of the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) evidence-based curriculum for A Child's Place PA, in Fayette County, PA. The Parent Educator will be responsible for coordinating individual and group training sessions, promoting the program and recruiting parent/guardian participants. The Parent Educator will have an understanding of family systems, basic discipline techniques, and community resources; possess an ability to reach out to participants and create a relationship of mutual trust; and have strong social skills and a compassionate personality. The ideal candidate will be confident making organizational relationships with community leaders, in order to ensure integration into the community and promoting active recruitment efforts by partnering with other organizations. At times, this position requires the flexibility of meeting with clients, parents, and community partners during evenings and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend Triple P training and certification sessions Schedule and lead weekly individual family sessions Maintain participant records and reports for funding sources Complete pre/post family assessments Identify family needs and provide community resources to participants Collaborate with other staff, parents, and community stakeholders to promote the program Observe and understand parent behavior and report suspicions of neglect, abuse, etc. Ensure fidelity to the Triple P curriculum through supervision and peer review with other staff members Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services related field, Social Work, or Education, Master's preferred Preferred, 3 years of experience with In-Home Service Provision Experience recruiting and promoting programs Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Well-organized and committed Creative and energetic Must have a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle Must carry the state minimum required car insurance CPR certification is preferred by not required Intermediate Computer/Technology skills The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person