Parent Educator

Position Summary:

Position provides parenting classes to families. Under the supervision of the Treatment Director, the Parent Educator is responsible for conducting intakes, assessments, parenting classes and parent-child observation sessions families referred by DHS and non-DHS and provide linkage with needed community resources to children and their families. The Parent Educator ensures that all documentation is in compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) guidelines.

Essential Job Duties:

• Conducts intake assessments for individuals referred to the program, including both DHS and non-DHS referrals
• Facilitates parenting groups and Strengthening Families Program–Culturally Focused Parenting (SFP-CFP) sessions for families referred by DHS and non-DHS
• Maintains accurate and timely records as required by agency, state, or federal funding sources and accreditation bodies
• Completes all necessary forms in compliance with requirements and documents daily activities directly or indirectly related to serving youth, adults, and families in the program
• Participates in bi-monthly case staffing meetings with the supervisor to review the current caseload
• Ensures that all documentation and records are properly maintained, and that personally identifiable information remains confidential
• Reports any concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Director of Programs
• Maintains regular contact with DHS Case Workers
• Submits client progress letters to DHS Case Workers and Probation Officers as required
• Submits progress notes by Tuesdays at noon
• Ensures effective and consistent service delivery, with flexibility in scheduling to meet client needs, including evening appointments
• Responds promptly to phone calls and text messages and checks and responds to emails daily

Competency Statements: 

• Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in diverse interactions.
• Ability to make sound decisions using critical thinking.
• Ability to provide strong customer service and resolve problems effectively.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate within a team environment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a Part-Time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 20 hours a week, evenings, and may include weekends. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with business needs. Exempt employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require, Evenings, Saturday or Sundays if necessary.

Required Minimum Job Qualifications, Experience, Education and Training

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field in behavioral sciences

Experience: At least 1 year of experience working with children and families; bilingual in English and Spanish.

Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word and possesses intermediate general computer skills; able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms with English and Spanish-speaking customers.