What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Advocate, Early Head Start program at Jamesville Correctional Facil. position at PEACE, Inc. - Head Start program?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree or certificate in Human Services, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field, or similar formal education or training.
- Experience working directly with parents and/or pregnant women and/or children under age 3 within at-risk families.
- Must have knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education, the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition, adult learning principles and family dynamics.
- Must have knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.
- Must be skilled in communicating with and motivating people.
- Must have a valid NYS driver license and have ability to travel during working hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Connect with identified men and women, including pregnant or post-partum women, who are incarcerated at the Onondaga Correctional Facility in Jamesville, along with their infant or toddler children on a scheduled bi-weekly basis.
2. Work with enrolled parents at the Jamesville facility to plan and develop age-appropriate early childhood education activity plans based on each child’s assessment and identified family needs.
3. Co-Facilitate parent education trainings for enrolled parents.
4. Facilitate transitions after discharge from facility.
5. Provide crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals as needed.
6. Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
7. Attend meetings and socialization events at the facility as scheduled.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Family Services: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYS driver license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22