Hoomau Parent Educator - Full Time Honolulu

Parents And Children Together; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 24,753 - 35,254; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 Paid Vacation Days

12 Paid Sick Days

14 Paid Holidays

Medical coverage

401K with 4% Employer Match

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Cell phone and Internet subsidy

Job summary

Parents And Children Together is seeking a Parent Educator in Honolulu, Hawaii to provide essential home visiting services to families with young children at risk of abuse or neglect. The role includes developing Family Service Plans, conducting assessments, and linking families to vital community resources. Applicants should have a high school diploma, two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a flexible work environment with competitive pay and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to an automobile.
• Ability to pass various background checks upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visiting services with families.
• Develop Family Service Plans addressing risk factors.
• Administer developmental screens and assessments.
• Complete written and electronic documentation.
• Link families to community resources.
• Engage hard-to-reach families through outreach.
• Maintain relationships with service providers.

Skills

Experience with young children

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of child development

Ability to build relationships

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Parent Educator

Location / Work Status

Honolulu, Hawaii; flexible work environment

Job Type

Regular Full Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation

$21.78 / hour with competitive benefits package

Benefits

• 21 Paid Vacation Days, 12 Paid Sick Days, and 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical coverage through Kaiser or UHA – you chose the best option for your family
• 401K or Roth with 4% Employer Match
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Cell phone and Internet subsidy

Program and Position Summary

Hoomau Home Visiting is a program to help parents provide a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for their young children. The program works together with families by offering home visits that help parents/caregivers provide a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for their children. Mothers, fathers, and other caregivers on Oahu are encouraged to participate.

The Parent Educator provides home visiting services to families with young children that have been involved with alleged child abuse and neglect or child abuse and neglect through Child Welfare Services to improve maternal and child health, child health and safety and child development knowledge. This position communicates with family members, internal team members, service providers and community partners. This position is under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visiting services to low to high-risk families with young children, ages 0-3 in a manner consistent with standards and guidelines established by funders, state law and policies and procedures of the agency and in a manner that will improve the self-confidence of caregivers. In partnership with families, curriculum materials are used to promote positive parent and child interaction and parenting, increase child development knowledge, promote family's interaction with the community and improve health-seeking behaviors. Monitors the quality of services to all families, including the implementation of the team approach.
• Develop a meaningful Family Service Plan (FSP) that addresses risk factors and maternal child health and safety.
• Administer developmental screens and assessments such as the ASQ, ASQ‑SE, hearing and vision screens, along with parenting assessments such as the AAPI.
• Complete clear, concise, and non‑judgmental written and electronic documentation, such as initial assessments, monthly updates, and closing reports, and ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Provide linkage to community resources and follow‑up with support services as needed, teaching families to identify and access resources throughout the process.
• Conduct creative outreach activities designed to engage hard‑to‑reach families in a consistent, yet respectful manner.
• Maintain effective working relationships with referral sources, Child Welfare Services (CWS) community partners, state agencies, funders, and other appropriate providers of home visitation services.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus two (2) years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.

Other Requirements

• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and daily access to an automobile.
• Possesses and maintains proof of no‑fault insurance.
• Can obtain an acceptable pre‑hire driver’s abstract.
• Can obtain an acceptable criminal background check upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.
• Can obtain an acceptable CWS background check upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.
• Can obtain an acceptable National Sex Offender Registry Check upon hire, one year later, and annually thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field highly desired.