Family Educator: Empower Parents Through Home Visits

Community Action Partnership; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Short-term disability

EAP

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

FSA

Job summary

The Family Educator position supports parents in the Home Based Program serving Furnas County with the office in Lexington. You help families develop learning plans, connect with community resources, and strengthen child development knowledge.

Responsibilities include recruiting families, maintaining enrollment/waitlists, conducting home visits and group activities, and coordinating with community partners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AA or BA preferred.
• Must have home visitor credentials.
• Experience in a childcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop individualized family program with parents; establish professional relationship with families.
• Recruit eligible families.
• Maintain enrollment and waitlist; replace openings within 30 days.
• Complete developmental screenings.
• Complete home visits with families during program year.
• Conduct group socializations.
• Maintain Family Partnership Agreements with each family.
• Pursue partnerships with community resources.
• Provide information on community events and refer families to resources.

Skills

Bilingual

Excellent communication

Basic computer skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA or Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work or Human Services preferred

Job description

The Family Educator position supports parents in the Home Based Program serving Furnas County with the office in Lexington. You help families develop learning plans, connect with community resources, and strengthen child development knowledge.

Responsibilities include recruiting families, maintaining enrollment/waitlists, conducting home visits and group activities, and coordinating with community partners.