Parent Educator; South Phoenix

Parent Educator (South Phoenix)

Arizona's Children Association is looking for a Parent Educator to teach healthy parenting techniques to caregivers, expecting parents, and families with children 0‑5.

Hourly: $19.00 – $23.25 per hour. Non‑exempt.

• Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision plans after 30 days of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 8 paid holidays
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan

• Serves the number of families/caregivers determined by program guidelines
• Collaborates with community partners to schedule services at convenient locations
• Accepts referrals, promotes registrations, and initiates contact with families
• Conducts parenting workshops and/or home visits, including evenings and weekends if necessary
• Plans, prepares, and conducts group caregiver/parent education workshops and home visits, ensuring fidelity to the model
• Provides case management at a level of intensity that meets the specific needs of each caregiver/family
• Provides parenting/life skills information and guidance
• Collects child health and developmental information as required by the program model
• In partnership with families, conducts developmental, hearing, and vision screenings if included
• Assess family strengths and resources, including informal support systems
• Establishes and implements a Service Plan with measurable goals when required
• Facilitates referrals to community resources/services
• Maintains accurate case records in accordance with agency and program policies
• Plans and provides program activities such as Group Connections for families at least once a month
• Collaborates with community agencies/service providers and partners to promote timely services
• Maintains a professional working relationship with families, partners, and referral sources
• Ensures fidelity to First Things First Standards (FTF) of Practice and additional program standards
• Participates in program development activities, including community outreach and recruitment
• Uses Reflective Supervision effectively, accepts feedback, and shares experiences
• Participates in required Self‑Assessment and Program Evaluation processes, FTF monitoring activities, and contributes to improvement plans
• Safely and effectively monitors client activities
• Assists with childcare during group workshops when needed
• Attends and participates in all required meetings
• Performs work and represents AzCA in accordance with mission, vision, and values
• Maintains consistent attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with general responsibilities

Parent Educators working under the First Things First (FTF) or Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) grants using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Home Visitation Strategy:

• High School Diploma/GED with less than 5 years supervised work experience with young children and/or parents,
  or an Associate’s degree and 3 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with less than 2 years of related experience

Parent Educators working under the First Things First (FTF) using the Parenting Education Strategy:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, education, family studies, social work, or a related field; at least two years of professional experience working with families with children birth to age 5

Parent Educators working under First Things First (FTF) using the Community Based Language and Literacy Strategy (CBLL):

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, family studies, or a related field; at least two years of experience working with families with young children

• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be insurable under the agency’s automobile policy
• Must have own transportation to and from clients’ homes and/or agencies
• Must provide a DPS fingerprint clearance
• Maintain current program qualifications and/or certification as a parent educator through required professional development trainings
• Must meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position
• Person may qualify if able to perform safely the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.