What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bi-lingual Parent Educator position at EdAdvance?
EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.
Mission
EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.
EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach – grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.
Bi-lingual Parent Educator, Home Visitation Program
Reports to : Clinical Supervisor, Parents As Teachers in the division of Early Childhood & Family Programs.
Full time (37.5 hours / week) / Annual calendar
Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is ASAP
Job Description : EdAdvance is seeking a Bi-lingual Parent Educator for the Parents As Teachers program. The qualified candidate will be professional, organized, and able to work independently.The EdAdvance Parents As Teachers is a national evidence-based model providing weekly home visits, monthly group activities, and resource connections for families of young children. The model focuses on supporting the families' health and social emotional well-being.
Major Responsibilities :
- Partner with parents to schedule and keep weekly home visits providing parent education and support for child development; health, nutrition and safety; parent-child interaction activities; individual / family goals and resource connections
- Complete all required assessments and screenings on schedule
- Design and facilitate monthly group activities with colleagues to support parent connection
- Active participation in professional development through regular supervision and training
- Enter all data accurately within required time periods in required databases
- Seek and share educational / material and other resources with colleagues and families
- Participate in community collaboratives as directed
- Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job
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