Parent Educator

Children's Home Society of Florida

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Case Manager II identifies and assesses client and family needs, and coordinates and provides necessary services for our In Home Support Services Program. The Case Manager II also provides in-home supportive counseling services to clients, completes required assessments, and assists individuals and families by helping to articulate goals and provide needed information. Overall, the Case Manager II contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

The Parent Educator identifies and assesses client and family needs; coordinates and provides parenting education and support; and informs clients of available community resources. Overall, the Parent Educator contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions

1. Assess parent and client needs, provide support, and educate on community resources.

• Facilitate psycho-educational and parenting education services that may include topics on parenting skills, independent living skills, anger management, behavior management.
• Assess family current level of functioning.
• Assess and implement appropriate parenting and family support interventions.
• Determine intensity of intervention needed and appropriate mode of intervention.
• Develop and manage behavior monitoring forms.
• Attend program training; obtain and maintain certification as required.
• Implement parenting and family support interventions of varying intensity and format.
• Actively and regularly participate in peer support networks and forums.
• Regularly review clinical work in peer support groups.
• Develop and maintain client records and program documentation in a timely manner in compliance with all applicable contract and agencies’ standards.
• Complete all data collection and reporting requirements.
• Assist with recruitment and engagement of clients.
• Coordinate services with other professionals and paraprofessionals as needed.
• Conduct community outreach as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Review results of screenings and assessments.
• May support program core components and key functions as directed.
• May monitor interns and/or volunteers.
• May transport or arrange for transportation for clients.
• Provide additional staff training as requested or required.

2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or in a Human Services related field from an accredited university, required.
• Master's Degree in Social Work or a comparable human services field from an accredited university, preferred.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.

Experience:

• Two years of experience working with children and families, required.
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish or English/Creole, preferred.
• Teaching or training experience, preferred.

Competencies

Knowledge of:

• GROUP DYNAMICS | FAMILY AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT | VARIOUS COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Skills & proficiency in:

• Planning, project management, organization and time management
• Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform
• Collaboration and teamwork, consulting and facilitation, coaching and mentoring
• Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to:

• Make home visits/travel if needed.
• Assess and apply proper intervention strategies.
• Identify and understand environmental stressors.
• Understand and maintain professional boundaries.
• Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision.
• Be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.
• Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.
• Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.

Together, good can be done.