Parent Educator

Job description

We are actively seeking a skilled Parent Educator to contribute to our team at the Knox County Health Department. Candidate must live in local area; driving daily in and throughout Knox County is a requirement of this position.

We offer tuition reimbursement and a competitive compensation package that includes a generous paid sick and vacation leave policy, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, employer paid basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance plans. Knox County also boasts a very rich retirement plan with a 6% match to start and is proud to offer paid maternity/paternity leave. This position may qualify you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

As an employer of choice in the region, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and healthy work environment that prioritizes diversity and inclusion and fosters growth, workplace wellness, and professional development.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this classification is to provide educational support and counseling activities to families with risk factors enrolled in the evidence-based Parents as Teachers home visitation program. Focus to be on healthy pregnancies, parent-child interaction and development-centered parenting and family well-being. This is a grant-funded position.

Essential Functions

· Provide educational support and counseling activities to parents with fidelity to Parents as Teachers (PAT) evidence-based program model and KCHD guidelines.

· Maintain required caseload of families, conducting personal visits with each enrolled family one to two times per month.

· Develop, prepare, and implement family plans based on the Parents as Teachers program requirements, regularly evaluating family progress and engaging family members to facilitate outcomes.

· Plan, conduct and participate in educational parent group activities and/or targeted community-based events, including some after-hours and/or weekend events.

Minimum Training & Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Studies, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required; Nursing Degree preferred.

· Minimum of three (3) years’ related experience

· Ability to communicate bilingually (English and Spanish) and non-smoking preferred.

· Experience working in the home and familiarity with community services and supports is highly valued.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $50,500.25 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37917: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knoxville, TN 37917

Salary : $50,500