What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Educator position at cayugacenters?
Job Description:
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a PARENT EDUCATOR
Earn $22.00/hour
Location: Miami, Florida
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PARENT EDUCATOR IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CHILDREN'S LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY!
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the Program and Position:
The Family Literacy Program is a free evidence-based home visiting program that promotes healthy development, school readiness, support for the parent-child relationship, and family well-being for families with children ages prenatal through kindergarten. Families who embrace this program are supported with skills to work, play, and read directly with their children so that they can reach their full potential developmentally and emotionally.
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Family Literacy Supervisor, the Parent Educator coordinates and administers weekly and or bi-monthly home visits to the families participating in the All-Aboard Family Literacy Program. The Parent Educator will be responsible for teaching the families skills and techniques essential for turning a home environment into a stimulating educational setting.
How you get to use your skills…
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Provides individualized educational instruction and support to program families
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Gain knowledge and expertise in an evidence-based model (Parents as Teachers)
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Includes a recruitment component and in-home visits, both integral to this position
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Prepares and maintains accurate family home visit records
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Evaluates the family’s home learning environment
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Annually participates in one or more continuous quality improvement committees or activities as assigned
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Is reliable in punctuality and attendance, adhering to attendance and timekeeping policies
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Performs other duties as assigned
Schedule: Non-Exempt
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Regular hours entail 9:00 - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
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Must be flexible to meet program needs
Salary : $22
