Parent Educator/Home Visitor

Job Description

Parent Educator/Home Visitor

Full-Time

Non-Exempt

Reports to Home Visiting Manager

Salary Range: $42,000 - $45,000

Summary

The Parent Educator is responsible for managing a caseload of ten to twelve children (caseload may include pregnant parents) enrolled in CNE’s Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) home visiting program. This position provides in-home instruction and support as well as a group socialization experience to parents and children to support the child’s growth, educate parents about the importance of healthy development, and improve school readiness. The Parent Educator serves as an advocate for families and builds the necessary relationships in the community to provide appropriate linkages and resources for further support.

Benefits

CNE employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours of work per week. 80% of the employee healthcare premium is paid by CNE, paid time off for Thanksgiving (Wednesday before) and Christmas (Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve), 11 paid holidays, 4 personal days, 12 sick days, annual pay increase, employer-paid short-term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and 15 hours of training and development. Additionally, employees receive 12 days’ vacation in the 1st year and 16 days in the 2nd year. CNE also offers flexibility in scheduling (we will work around classes and other obligations).

Essential Job Duties

• Conduct weekly home visits (90 minutes), virtually on occasion, with each family focused on child’s educational growth and development.
• Partner and collaborate with families to identify strengths and needs, and to develop family goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan twice monthly, in-person socialization experiences for families.
• Promote parental involvement on Policy Council and Parent Committees and refer families to needed services.
• Perform ASQ screenings within 45 days of enrollment.
• Track required data in ChildPlus data management system.
• Ensure family specific data is completed for the Program Information Report (PIR).
• Complete monthly and weekly reports as required.
• Collaborate with Intake & Eligibility team to ensure enrollment in other CNE programs and transition families into other appropriate programs.
• Attend and participate in community outreach and recruit families into CNE programs and serve as an ambassador in the communities CNE serves (evenings and weekends are required).
• Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Attend and participate in regular CNE activities.
• Ensure completion of 15 hours of professional development per year.
• Bilingual employees are expected to assist with translation/interpretation to the best of their abilities.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associates or higher in Early Childhood Development or a minimum of 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) college credits.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for appropriate age group.
• General knowledge of current local, state, and national resources, services, and benefits programs, including services and programs specifically for families.
• 2 years’ experience working with at-risk families with children between birth and five years.
• Strong ability to relate well with children and adults.
• Intermediate skills with computer applications and the ability to learn other technology/software programs as required.
• Attentive to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Must have own reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.
• Respect for and acceptance of diverse individuals and communities.
• Criminal background check, child abuse and neglect screening, and TB and immunization health screen.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Employee will work primarily in families’ homes, as well as in an office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
• Employee is expected to participate in CNE- and job-specific events as needed which includes some weekend and evening hours.
  
  

Physical Abilities

• Office environment with exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Continuous walking, standing, and moving about.
• Travel to various local locations.
  
  

CNE is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CNE will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Thank you for your interest in the position. We will contact you if your qualifications align with the requirements for this role.

Company Description

The Childcare Network of Evanston’s mission is to connect all of our youngest learners and their families to equitable, high-quality early childhood experiences that reflect diverse cultures and abilities, which fosters a sense of belonging.

The Childcare Network of Evanston’s mission is to connect all of our youngest learners and their families to equitable, high-quality early childhood experiences that reflect diverse cultures and abilities, which fosters a sense of belonging.