Parent Educator

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The General Hospital Corporation

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Schedule:

M-F, 8:30am - 5pm

Must have a reliable car for home visits.

Salary range: $62,400 - $70,000.

Job Summary

Parents as Teachers is a trusted resource providing an evidence-based home visiting model for organizations and professionals who meet the evolving needs of families. The program is embedded within the Pediatric Practice at the MGH Revere Health Care Center.

The Parents as Teachers Parent Educator is responsible for parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning. The goals of the program include enhanced parent involvement, improved child health and development, and increased school readiness. This program includes visits with parents at home and at the Health Center, conducting risk assessments for families served by the program, and connecting parents to community resources to promote strengthening positive parent-child interactions, educating parents on development-centered parenting, and supporting overall family well-being.

This also includes working collaboratively with the Healthy Steps staff to ensure comprehensive service delivery for families served by the program. The position may include assistance with additional projects as assigned by the Unit Chief and/or Program Manager.

Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor or four-year degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a related field.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Experience

* Supervised experience working with young children and families.

* Knowledge of early childhood development.

* Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish or Arabic).

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Ability to work comfortably with a multidisciplinary team of professionals and support staff.

* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

* Resourcefulness.

* Knowledge of the communities served, the local health system and community resources.

* Knowledge of community health, working with diverse populations.

* Be highly organized and accountable.

* Be an independent, self-motivated worker.

* Be able to learn and understand and incorporate the three roles of a parent educator: partnering, facilitating, and reflecting into daily practice with families.

* Be able to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.

* Be competent with computer skills; including web browsing, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

* Standing Occasionally (3-33%)

* Walking Occasionally (3-33%)

* Sitting Constantly (67-100%)

* Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

* Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

* Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)

* Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

* Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

* Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

* Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

* Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

* Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

* Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

* Talking Constantly (67-100%)

* Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

300 Ocean Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,648.00 - $90,750.40/Annual

Grade

6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for…