Family Empowerment Educator

Self Enhancement, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Enhancement, Inc. in Portland, OR seeks a Family Educator to coordinate the Family Educator within the PCDS program, delivering child development and family services to children aged zero to six.

You will plan safe, culturally appropriate parent-child activities, visit homes, and run interactive group opportunities. You will collaborate with community agencies and schools to provide comprehensive services, requiring patience, empathy, and strong conflict-resolution and creative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years experience in early childhood programs, social services, or parent/family education highly desired.
• Three or more years of social service experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to connect with and motivate parents and family members.
• Ability to be a positive role model for parents and children.
• Ability to engage a wide spectrum of parents; from intensive-need to leadership.
• Must be self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and some weekends.
• Must have valid driver’s license, clean driving record and must be insurable under SEI’s auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in strengthening positive parent-child interactions, bonding and attachment, brain and motor development.
• Conduct home visits as needed; at least once per month for each enrolled child.
• Organize and facilitate Parent Education and Support groups (e.g., Parenting Class and Parent Support Group).
• Provide coordinated services that support parent growth in social and emotional areas related to their child.
• Maintain updated records and files, including data tracking systems.
• Complete required paperwork and assessments; manage casefiles as needed.
• Refer to community partners based on child’s learning stage.
• Other appropriate duties as assigned

Skills

People skills

Community engagement

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Three+ years experience may substitute education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Self Enhancement, Inc. in Portland, OR seeks a Family Educator to coordinate the Family Educator within the PCDS program, delivering child development and family services to children aged zero to six.

You will plan safe, culturally appropriate parent-child activities, visit homes, and run interactive group opportunities. You will collaborate with community agencies and schools to provide comprehensive services, requiring patience, empathy, and strong conflict-resolution and creative