What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Educator position at Kids On The Move?
Family Educator
Kids On The Move, Inc. (KOTM) is a nonprofit organization located in Orem, UT. KOTM supports the development of young children and families by "empowering families, one child at a time." KOTM provides services through five main programs: Early Intervention, Early Head Start, Child Care, Respite Care and KOTM's Autism Center.
Kids on The Move is seeking a Family Educator to engage parents in sustained positive, age appropriate play interactions with their children. The Family Educator must have a good understanding of typical development in children ages birth-to-3 years in all areas of development. The Family Educator must be able to identify atypical development and risk factors ("red flags") in both infants and toddlers.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure complete and accurate evaluation and assessment of child developmental status
- Focus on the child's development
- Promote healthy family functioning and self-sufficiency
- Update team members on child and family status th
- Schedule, plan, and conduct weekly home visits
- Refer families to appropriate services at KOTM and in the community.
- Promote parent/male involvement in program activities and governance
- At least once a month during home visits focus on child development, health, safety, and nutrition
- Facilitate parent child interactions at socializations (Playgroup)
- Parents As Teachers (PAT) Certified within the first 90 days.
- Produce Home-Visit Reports every month for review
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood or a closely related filed
- Some experience in an early childhood setting
- Continuous CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications
- Must have valid driver license and verification of Auto insurance compliant with Utah state requirements
- 2 years' experience in an early childhood setting preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
If you are enthusiastic, talented, and hard-working, and feel passionate about supporting families and children in our Early Head Start program, we believe this is a perfect opportunity for you!
NOTES:
- KOTM complies with all provisions of the EEO and ADA laws. KOTM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, family status, military status, disabling condition, or other protected class.
- KOTM is an at-will agency. This job description is not to be construed as a guarantee of employment.
- KOTM will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities when it is necessary for the performance of the essential functions of a job. Should you need assistance in completing the application or at any other stage of the hiring process, or during employment, please notify us immediately. Your request and/or need for an accommodation will be kept confidential and only shared with individuals with a business need to know of the request.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
- All job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Program Director in collaboration with the Human Resource Director.
Ability to pass a criminal background check upon hire and on an annual basis
Salary : $33,000 - $35,000
