Parent Educator - Allegheny County

JOB TITLE: Parent Educator

EMPLOYER: A Childs Place PA

NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY

SUMMARY: The Healthy Parenting Educator will administer an evidence-based parent training program, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), for A Child’s Place PA. The Parenting Educator will be responsible for coordinating individual and group training sessions, promoting the program and recruiting parent/guardian participants. The Parenting 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 and group 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 though 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:

· Demonstrated experience in the field of human services, education, or social work; Bachelor degree required with Masters preferred.

· Demonstrated 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

· 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

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road