Home-Based Parent Education Instructor

Judson Center; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Life Insurance & Long‑R/

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Judson Center is seeking a dedicated professional to provide parent education and support visitation services in home settings. The role emphasizes strengthening family functioning through structured assessments and goal-oriented plans.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field, plus at least two years of family services experience and Michigan state registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in family and children services preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree issued in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Must meet the qualifications of contract requirements and other governmental and accrediting bodies.
• Must be registered in the State of Michigan.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to gather psychological history and assess current functioning at the point of intake and develop goals that are measurable.
• Complete Initial Family Assessment on time in order for the goals to be developed and set a guideline for measuring progress.
• Educate, teach and model skills in parenting, childcare, communication, household management and other needed areas in order to strengthen the overall family functioning.
• Work with families in the achievement of set goals, as well as referrals to other service providers to assist with achieving goal.
• Knowledge in crisis intervention, resource development, & solution focused systems

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to gather psychological history and assess current functioning at intake.
• Develop measurable goals for family progress.
• Educate and model parenting, childcare, and household management skills.
• Engage families to achieve set goals and coordinate referrals.
• Apply crisis intervention principles and connect families with resources.

Skills

Family/Children services experience

Crisis intervention

Resource development

Solution-focused systems

Parenting education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field

State of Michigan professional registration

Job description

Judson Center is seeking a dedicated professional to provide parent education and support visitation services in home settings. The role emphasizes strengthening family functioning through structured assessments and goal-oriented plans.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field, plus at least two years of family services experience and Michigan state registration.