Parent Educator

Description

NOTICE: Effective Spring 2025, in lieu of participating in Social Security, SWDH employees will benefit from a mandatory 401(a) retirement plan.

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  Vision: A Healthier Southwest Idaho.
• Mission: To promote the health and wellness of those who live, work and play in Southwest Idaho.
• Values: Accountability, customer-focused, and teamwork influence the work we do and the difference we hope to make.

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where you can make a difference and serve the public? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting a Resources and Services Navigator (Parent Educator) to join the dedicated group of public health professionals in the Parents as Teachers Program within the Division of Family and Clinic Services.

As a Parent Educator and public health employee, you will serve an active role in improving the health of your community. As part of a small, but mighty team, you will implement the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, emphasizing parent‐child interaction, development‐centered parenting, and family well‐being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curricula in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families.

A bachelor’s or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field is required (or equivalent degree outside of the U.S.) for this position as well as a high school diploma or GED. The parent educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services.

If you crave team-oriented work, purpose, and work/life balance, perhaps it's time you considered a career with SWDH. We're all about shaking up the stereotype that working in government is dull. We're disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision of making Southwest Idaho the best place to live, work, and play. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

This position may include a teleworking option from within Idaho.

This is a limited service position. Length of Limited-Service appointments are defined as appointments tied to funding for a specific program, grant or project that is not indefinite in nature.

Excellent Benefits

This budgeted, limited-service full-time position offer a competitive benefits package including PERSI (one of the BEST RETIREMENT system available in the Nation) with a lifetime benefit!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Employee-only PPO coverage at $65/month for medical/vision and $11.82/month for dental; low-cost options for family members. Free High Deductible Health Plan for employees; low-cost for dependents.)
• Life Insurance (FREE basic coverage; paid supplemental options for employees and dependents.)
• 11 paid holidays, generous vacation, and sick leave accrual starting immediately. (Holiday pay and accruals are prorated based on hours worked.)
• Mandatory 401(a) retirement program with 12.4% combined contributions
• Optional 401(k) and 457 Saving Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible and family-supported policies, including 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Bring your canine friend to work on Fridays
• In-house fitness room and outdoor walking path
• Ongoing internal and external training opportunities
• Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Reimbursement!
• Easy commute with reverse traffic flow from Boise to Caldwell

Our generous benefits package boosts total compensation for full-time Resources & Services Navigator, transforming the base pay range from $22.76 - $26.78/hour to an estimated total compensation value, including benefits, of $34.08 - $39.00/hour, showcasing our investment in your well-being and professional growth.

Typical Duties:

Candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet all the mandatory qualifications of the position.

• Conducting initial and annual family-centered assessments.
• Developing, monitoring, and reviewing family goals.
• Providing personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
• Organizing group connections to foster social networks, facilitate parent-child interaction activities, and enhance knowledge of child development.
• Completing initial and annual developmental screenings and health reviews for each enrolled child.
• Connecting families to resources that support their goals and address their needs.
• Assisting families and children with transitions to other services, preschool, or kindergarten as needed.
• Participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Planning and documenting personal visits and group connections in alignment with program goals.
• Maintaining and submitting all required family and program documentation promptly.

Minimum Qualifications:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to qualify for this position. All required experience and/or education must be listed under the work history section of this application OR on your resume and must include a detailed explanation of your roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer.

• A bachelor’s or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field (or equivalent degree outside of the U.S.)
• A high school diploma or GED

Minimum Qualifications (MQ):

• Good Knowledge of human services principles and practices, typically gained through either a closely related bachelor's degree, 2-4 upper division college courses related to the subject and 2-4 years of mid-level work experience closely related to the subject, or a combination of coursework and experience that represents the knowledge level above.
• Approximately 1 year of related work experience in the following areas:
  
  • Case Management

MQ Specialty:

• Valid Driver’s License

Ideal Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing both Spanish and English
• Computer skills including web browsing, e‐mail, Internet, and word‐processing
• Two years of supervised experience working with young children and/or parents
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Possessing key characteristics (e.g., empathetic, conscientious, accepting, ethical)
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strength

Supplemental Information:

Who May Apply

Individuals who meet all the “MQ’s” and “MQ Specialties” listed above. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodation may be directed to the contact listed on this job posting.

How to Apply

Log in to your https://statecareers.idaho.gov/ account, find this job announcement and select the Apply Now button. Attach your most current resume and follow the promptings to complete the exam. Hit submit. Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The successful candidate will have a history and background supportive of the department's mission goal and be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history background check to include fingerprints.

SWDH is an equal opportunity employer and hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, age, or disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodation to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodation or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Human Resource Office at 208.455.5318.

NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

To learn more about Southwest District Health, please visit SWDH.id.gov.

If you would like to become a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact us at:
Email: hr@swdh.id.gov
Phone: 208.455.5318