Parent Educator, Home Visitation Program

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Openings as of 8/2/2026

Parent Educator, Home Visitation Program

• Position Type:
  Early Childhood/ Parent Educator
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Northwest CT Region

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission

EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach – grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

Reports to:
Program Supervisor
, Parents As Teachers in the division of Early Childhood & Family Programs.

Full time (37.5 hours/week) /Annual calendar

Position is open until filled / Anticipated start date is ASAP

EdAdvance is seeking a Parent Educator for the Parents as Teachers program. The qualified candidate will be professional, organized, and able to work independently. Parents as Teachers is a national evidence-based model providing weekly home visits, monthly group activities, and resource connections for families of young children. The model focuses on supporting the families' health and social emotional well-being.

• Partner with parents to schedule and keep weekly home visits providing parent education and support for child development; health, nutrition and safety; parent-child interaction activities; individual/family goals and resource connections
• Complete all required assessments and screenings on schedule
• Design and facilitate monthly group activities with colleagues to support parent connection
• Active participation in professional development through regular supervision and training
• Enter all data accurately within required time periods in required databases
• Seek and share educational/material and other resources with colleagues and families

Participate in community collaboratives as directed

• Preferred Spanish and English fluency - written and spoken
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in early childhood, Human Services, Social Work or related field
• Experience working with at-risk families, infants, toddlers, and young children
• Knowledge of resources and support systems in the service communities
• Strong relational, organizational and communication skills
• Experience with Home Visitation services and working with extended families preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive personal vehicle around northwestern CT
• Physical ability to lift and carry 25 pounds for delivering materials, assisting at group, etc.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.