What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Educator position at Jonesboro Housing Authority Parents as Teachers?
JURHA Early Education Home Visiting Program Parents as Teachers
Parent Educator Position
Job Summary:
Provide in home prenatal and parenting education and support visits utilizing the Parents as Teachers curriculum to promote positive prenatal and parenting experiences; encourage and improve child health and development; and prevent and/or reduce child abuse and neglect. Assesses for family strengths and needs factors and refers as needed. Improve maternal knowledge and enhance family functioning by building trusting relationships; teaching problem-solving skills; improving the family’s support system; promoting positive parent-child interaction and relationships.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist at-risk prenatal women in best prenatal practices, in learning about child development, positive parenting practices and parent- child interaction through home visitation services, utilizing the Parents as Teachers curriculum.
- Relate to families from a strength-based model and establish a trusting relationship with identified at-risk prenatal women and families by initiating and maintaining regular contact and support of families in their home.
- Establish a Family Goal Plan with families, with goals/objectives related to needs of the identified prenatal woman, child(ren), parent(s), and family with a set target date for completion and implements the case plan as a guide for service provision and updates when due.
- Effectively manage assigned caseload and related responsibilities, including assessments, goal-planning, parenting education provision, and keep forms and assessments updated and meet prescribed due dates.
- Document accurately all services provided in progress notes as well as program required documentation and maintain well organized family files.
- Demonstrate the agencies’ values of compassion, respect, adaptability, and learning.
- Participate in agency Performance and Quality Improvement initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Director/Coordinator.
Job Requirements:
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or higher degree such as a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in early childhood education, Social Work, or related human service fields.
- Prior experience working with pre/postnatal women, infants, children, and their families, home visitation experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication and listening skills.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to establish a trusting relationship with families.
- Valid Arkansas driver’s license and a car for business use with a good driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds to carry forms, parent-child activity materials, and basic need items to one’s car and into house or locations for group connections.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and in geographical areas that are identified as higher risk areas.
Job Type:
- Full Time/Year Round
Pay:
· TBD
Schedule:
- 30 hours weekly
- Monday through Friday
Work Location:
- Jonesboro and the Craighead County surrounding areas
ATTENTION:
To be considered for this job you must send a resume, cover letter and job references to janelleovunda@icloud.com. Your cover letter must include answers to the following prescreening questions.
1. Why do you want to work for our program?
2. Why are you looking for a new job?
3. What are two key contributions you can bring to this role?
4. What tools or technology do you use to stay organized?
5. What is your perfect work environment?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.53 - $19.91 per hour
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20