Parent Educator - Family Resource Center

Salary: $21.89 per hour

Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:00pm and Friday 7:30am - 2:00pm

Title: Parent Educator – Family Resource Center

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:

              X    Online Application

              X    Letter of Interest

              X    Resume

                    Copy of Valid Certification and/or License

                    Transcripts

              X    Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)
             X    Other: Letter of interest should include background information regarding qualifications

Qualifications:

1. Parents as Teachers certification preferred. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Must possess a valid driver's license and have transportation (for home/community visits)
3. Bilingual preferred
4. Previous experience in home visiting and parenting education to adults or teens individually or in small groups preferred
5. Ability to work with community agencies
6. Strong interpersonal and writing skills
7. Ability to organize and operate independently
8. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with parents and staff orally and in writing
9. Previous experience working with parents and infants/toddlers preferred
10. Working knowledge of computer programs Microsoft Word, Microsoft products and familiarity with database software programs preferred.

Job Description:

1. Facilitates parent education workshops, playgroups and family development programs, including home and personal visit using Parents as Teachers curriculum
2. Facilitates positive youth development programs
3. Facilitates support and training for family child care providers
4. Cooperate with related service and support staff of the FRC, elementary school and community agencies to facilitate identification and services to young children and their families
5. Assists the FRC Coordinator and staff in planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services offered through the Family Resource Center
6. Assist in the coordination of outreach and program scheduling
7. Assist in the evaluation and effectiveness of program activities periodically and keeps current with trends and developments in the field
8. Provide developmental screenings for infants and toddlers involved in the program
9. Follow all guidelines as required by PAT National Center, including certification requirements
10. Recommends and arranges for new programs as needed
11. Assists in the collaboration with local and state agencies
12. Maintains files, document ongoing progress and statistics
13. Assist in the promotion of the FRC in the community
14. Assist in the publication of bimonthly newsletter for program participants and home day care providers
15. Complete all required reporting in a timely manner
16. Develop and maintain knowledge of community agencies
17. Assist in general office duties as needed
18. Responsible for assuming additional duties as agreed upon with the Supervisor of the FRC
19. Regular and punctual attendance