What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Educator position at Family & Children's Services Career Page?
$50K annual salary!
Complete benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
33 Paid days off 1st year!
Assist in the development, coordination and implementation of a family and child centered program to enhance Women's Justice Team's (WJT) service delivery and children's outcomes to encompass family services, reunification, and child focused interventions. Provide the opportunity for WJT mothers to have access to a comprehensive array of services that address the needs of their family as well as their children's physical, emotional, social and educational needs. Provide comprehensive child and family support services including: advocacy (including in court settings), case management, parent training, caregiver education, school involvement, linkage, referral, and crisis intervention.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Child/Human Development, Family Science/Studies, or Elementary Education.
- 2-5 years experience working with children and families preferred
- Case Management certified or eligible for Case Management certification
- Experience working with youth/adults/families
- Case management, skills in group facilitation, strong communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, strong interpersonal skills, skill in developing respectful relationship with families, ability to work independently and also with a team
- Knowledge of child development and effective parenting techniques.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.
This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.