Parent Educator

This position reports directly to the Program Coordinator/Supervisor PAT, which is under the directives of the Executive Director of Sumter County First Steps Partnership.

SCHEDULE

• Maximum of 20 to 25 hours per week (Part-time w/o benefits)
• Serving Twelve (12 to 13) Families
• Full-time Parent Educator (up to 18 families)
• Must attend monthly staff meeting each month
• Two or more personal home visit per month lasting 60 to 90 minutes

Sumter County First Steps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCFS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

• Able to pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Registry background check
• Ability to use a variety of computer applications to complete tasks

• Minimum of associate’s degree, high school diploma or its equivalent and 5 years related experience
• No Criminal Record with SLED (Misdemeanors will be considered on a case by case basis)
• Ability to work with individual families or small groups
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Certified in Nationally Accredited Parenting program and other required assessment certifications (Training provided by SCFS)
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Address:636 Rosewood Drive
Columbia, SC 29201