Prevention Network Parent Awareness Educator (46949)

Job Details

Job Location

1474 GATES AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$45,000.00 - $50,300.00 Salary/year

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

The Prevention Network Parent Awareness Educator will work collaboratively with families, education staff, and community partners across Network Members to ensure that the programming meets the needs of the whole child and supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs and setting and achieving family goals. They will lead the development and implementation of parent education opportunities leveraging internal resources and external community partners. Additionally, the Parent Awareness Educator will obtain, expand, and continuously improve the Prevention Network’s knowledge-sharing and training abilities related to children, including Early Intervention, Special Education, and career and college readiness systems. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide informational resources, training, and one-to-one support in-person and virtually via webinars and/or conference calls for parents, youth, and other professionals
• Facilitate collaborative partnerships with local, regional, and state nonprofits, for-profit and government entities, and their representatives for system change
• Identify needed topics and sites in collaboration with local groups/agencies
• Assist with disseminating marketing materials with the Prevention Network Coordinator & Community Change Organizer i.e., share emails, hand-deliver flyers, post on social media, etc.
• Assure sign-in of attendees and evaluations are disseminated and recorded
• Ability to facilitate identified curricula and provide education to identified groups and/or individuals
• Prepare and submit workshop summaries as needed
• Train network members and facilitate youth, parent, and family-focused evidence-based interventions
• Provide support and assistance so parents, caregivers, youth, and family members can effectively learn, grow, and develop skills to advocate for their educational needs
• Attend and/or coordinate resource fairs with local partners
• Create training materials as requested
• Maintain knowledge and ongoing learning of the priority topics for Prevention Network parents with an emphasis on substance use prevention and related laws, rules, policies, and regulations to continuously improve knowledge in this role and to support families, their children, and youth
• Effectively utilize technology daily to perform all job duties and OASAS’ data management tool
• Provide outreach to include families from underserved populations
• Build professional community collaborative partnerships by attending, being involved, and/or assisting with local area meetings, conferences, and/or committees i.e., (PTA) Parent Teacher Association, etc.
• Assist with social media, e-newsletter articles, flyers, and attendance of partner events to share information about the Prevention Network throughout New York City
• Support continuous improvement with RiseBoro’s Clinical Team policies and practices i.e., Confidentiality, HIPPA compliance, Communication /Resource Fairs, Personnel Handbook, etc.
• Coordinate with social prevention providers and social service agencies on the strategic development, implementation, and/or support of family support and parent leadership in the Prevention Network’s primary prevention programming initiatives based on local needs and previously developed and implemented initiatives of the organization
• Develop network connections and concerted interventions as part of parental and family engagement; explore and recommend best practices and appropriate evidence-based approaches to parent roles in transforming systems, focusing on primary prevention in Brooklyn, and recognizing families as equal partners in improving children’s development, learning, and wellness across all settings
• Collaborate and participate in learning opportunities with the Prevention Network facilitators to ensure that those with lived experiences are valued for their expertise and contributions and are fully prepared to participate actively; participate in local, state, and national meetings when appropriate; build skills to assist with sustaining lived experience engagement at the local, state, and national levels; understand, embrace, and model principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated experience working with experience working with parents, youth, and families in schools, non-profits, or social service settings required
• Experience working in community-based prevention settings preferred
• Ability to teach professional development fundamentals to network participants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the mission and core values of the Community Coalition
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, engage in following up with tasks, follow through with strategic plans, and meet required deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain a growth mindset in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in the Windows Operating System and MS Office Suite, specifically Word, and Excel; experience with web-based learning and reporting platforms i.e. (WITNYS) Web Infrastructure for Technology (New York) Services
• Ability to accurately report data to external and internal database platforms
• Ability to remain grounded in the Prevention Network principles, training philosophies, and Key Performance Indicators
• Ability to integrate business writing into professional correspondence and written communication
• Ability to implement accountability structures and regular tracking of network outputs/outcomes
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to integrate the skills with the Strategic Prevention Framework in the development of the Prevention Network
• Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
• Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission, vision, and values
• Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias i.e., people of color, LGBTQ people, immigrants, criminal legal system-involved persons, etc.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-3 years of direct service experience working with parents, youth, and families in schools, non-profits, or social service settings
  
  

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.