Family Development Specialist (PAT) – Home Visit Educator

Outreach Works; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO

401k Plan

Leave Time

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Outreach Works in Scranton, PA seeks a Family Development Specialist (PAT) to deliver home visitation and community-based education for families with young children. This full-time role focuses on supporting parents as their children’s first teachers, guiding development in language, social, and early learning.

You will coordinate with local partners, maintain records, and participate in team meetings. Requirements include a BA/BS in a related field, experience with diverse families, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human development, psychology, neuroscience, or early childhood education.
• Experience with diverse cultures/families facing economic challenges.
• Mandatory PAT certification training.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to pregnant moms and families with children birth to age 5, focusing on parent-child interaction, family well-being, and development-centered parenting.
• Plan activities to promote language, social, and motor skills in children.
• Maintain files and complete program data entry.

Skills

Family dynamics understanding

Diversity sensitivity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work / human development / psychology / neuroscience / early childhood education

Tools

MS Office

Data collection software

Job description

Outreach Works in Scranton, PA seeks a Family Development Specialist (PAT) to deliver home visitation and community-based education for families with young children. This full-time role focuses on supporting parents as their children’s first teachers, guiding development in language, social, and early learning.

You will coordinate with local partners, maintain records, and participate in team meetings. Requirements include a BA/BS in a related field, experience with diverse families, and