Correctional Parent Educator — Trauma‑Informed Reentry Guide

Comcap; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health reimbursement account

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Parent Educator position at Comcap involves delivering evidence-based parenting education to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility, aiming to strengthen parenting skills, support healthy family relationships, and aid reintegration into the community.

The role requires trauma-informed, culturally responsive instruction, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to work in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field (Social Work, Education, Human Services, Psychology or related).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in parenting education, counseling, teaching, or group facilitation.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and restorative practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure facility and manage group dynamics among incarcerated populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting underserved populations.
• Experience in correctional settings or with justice-involved populations preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based parenting classes for incarcerated parents.
• Develop lesson plans and activities for diverse literacy levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide individual coaching or case management as needed.
• Collaborate with reentry teams, mental health staff, and caseworkers to align programming with rehabilitative goals.
• Maintain attendance records, progress reports, and participant documentation.
• Coordinate with family services and visitation programs to promote healthy parent-child contact.
• Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements based on feedback and goals.
• Uphold institutional safety and security protocols.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and professional development in corrections education.
• Position based in a correctional facility with movement within secure environments.

Skills

Parenting education experience

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Restorative practices

Interpersonal communication

Equity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Psychology, or related field

Job description

The Parent Educator position at Comcap involves delivering evidence-based parenting education to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility, aiming to strengthen parenting skills, support healthy family relationships, and aid reintegration into the community.

The role requires trauma-informed, culturally responsive instruction, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to work in a secure environment.