Family Educator

Champions For Children, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions for Children, Inc. in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Family Educator to deliver the Nurturing Parenting curricula and provide developmentally appropriate activities for families with children.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate education and program supplies. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours/week) reporting to the Family Learning Center Program Manager, located at two Tampa sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver parent-child visitation groups and support groups.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

# Family EducatorTampa, FL 33605## OverviewSalary Range$46,500.00 - $47,697.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull Time## Description**PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT:** Family Learning Center (FLC) **TITLE:**Family Educator **CLASSIFICATION:** Full-Time (37.50 hours per week), Exempt, Salary: $46,500 - $47,697 / year**Position Summary:**This is a professional family educator position responsible for the delivery and instruction of the Nurturing Parenting curricula, child development education support and developmentally appropriate activities for families with children and reports to the Family Learning Center Program Manager.Position location: Family Learning Center (Located at Ibis Behavioral Health) 4422 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605 and 3107 N. 50th Street, Suite B, Tampa, FL 33619Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:**1. Plan and deliver parent-child visitation groups, support groups, reflective groups. Facilitate the Nurturing Parenting program according to program guidelines. This would include but not be limited to:• planning for groups • preparing for groups • providing a warm and welcoming environment for participants• facilitating the group experience in line with program expectations • cleaning up after group 2. Coordinate developmental assessment collections as described by the funder3. Organize & maintain education and program supplies for efficient access and inventory control.4. Maintain accurate and timely records.5. Attend staff meetings, on-going in-service training, and reflective supervision as required.6. Complete accurate and timely data collection to complete reporting requirements and support program’s compliance to contract, grant, accreditation, and agency requirements. 7. Cultivate and manage collaborative relationships with other serving agencies which may include presentations, participation with Cove Behavioral Health community events, special projects, and attending meetings as a representative of the Family Learning Center. 8. Participate on appropriate agency, department, and community planning teams.9. Performs other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**REQUIREMENTS**:1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or related field. 2. At least three years of relevant experience.3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., non-judgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, tactful). 5. Strong organizational and record keeping skills. 6. Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; move materials up to 10 pounds on a regular basis; infrequently move materials weighing up to 40 pounds. 7. Some travel around Hillsborough County required. 8. Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the population that Champions for Children serves.9. Must have reliable vehicle, active auto insurance, and a valid Florida driver’s license. 10. Must successfully complete a Florida level 2 criminal background clearance, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening. 11. Ability to work during non-traditional hours: Tuesday to Saturday schedule, some possible evening hours***Champions for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions at Champions for Children, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, are based on job-related qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, and are made in accordance with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including the Florida Civil Rights Act.******Champions for Children complies with all applicable federal funding requirements and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants, as required by law. Employment with Champions for Children is at will. This means that either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.***