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 CARF guidelines.

• 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

• 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.

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.

• 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.