Educator, Child Development​/Support

Educator I

Children's Home Society of Florida has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we're changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families' lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Educator I teaches education curriculum and leads individual/group discussions. Overall, the Educator I contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions

• Teach education curriculum and lead individual/group discussions.
• Schedule classes/workshops, sites and instruction materials.
• Review curriculum and prepare materials for class.
• Present material, curriculum and video segments.
• Facilitate discussion of class/workshop topic with participants.
• Maintain necessary attendance records and statistical data; complete necessary reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.

2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHS's code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses &

Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Florida Driver's License within 30 days from hire is required, along with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience working with at-risk families and children or adolescents (required)
• Teaching or training experience (preferred)
• For Unaccompanied Alien Child/Minor Program, bilingual required (English/Spanish) (required)

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective presentational skills

Skills and Abilities:

• Interact with diverse cultures
• Lead discussions, conceptualize and communicate effectively
• Learn computer skills sufficient to perform all essential functions
• Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.
• Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.
• Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision.
• Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit

Together, good can be done.

Travel Required:

Yes. County Wide

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