Parent Educator - Fayette County

JOB TITLE: Parent Educator

EMPLOYER: A Childs Place PA

NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY

REPORTS TO: Healthy Parenting Program Coordinator

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/1/2021

SUMMARY: The Healthy Parent Educator will administer an evidence-based parent training program, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), for A Child’s Place PA, in Fayette County, PA. The Parent Educator will be responsible for coordinating individual and group training sessions, promoting the program and recruiting parent/guardian participants. The Parent Educator will have an understanding of family systems, basic discipline techniques, and community resources; possess an ability to reach out to participants and create a relationship of mutual trust; and have strong social skills and a compassionate personality. The ideal candidate will be confident making organizational relationships with community leaders, in order to ensure integration into the community and promoting active recruitment efforts by partnering with other organizations. At times, this position requires the flexibility of meeting with clients, parents, and community partners during evenings and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Attend Triple P training and certification sessions
 Schedule and lead weekly individual family sessions
 Maintain participant records and reports for funding sources
 Complete pre/post family assessments
 Identify family needs and provide community resources to participants
 Collaborate with other staff, parents, and community stakeholders to promote the program
 Observe and understand parent behavior and report suspicions of neglect, abuse, etc.
 Ensure fidelity to the Triple P curriculum through supervision and peer review with other staff members
 Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services related field or Social Work, Master’s preferred
 Preferred, 3 years of experience with In-Home Service Provision
 Experience recruiting and promoting programs
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 Well-organized and committed
 Creative and energetic
 Must have a valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle
 CPR certification is preferred by not required
 Intermediate Computer/Technology skills

COMPETENCIES:

 Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

 Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

 Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

 Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

 Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

 Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

 Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 Occasionally required to stand
 Occasionally required to walk
 Occasionally required to sit
 Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
 Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
 Continually required to talk or hear
 Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
 While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
 The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds when carrying boxes of workbooks or setting up for community fairs.
 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision when working on the computer.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.97 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability