Parent Education Specialist (Corrections & Reentry)

Comprehensive Community Action Program; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Health insurance

Vision/dental

FSA

HRA

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Part-time benefits

Job summary

Comprehensive Community Action Program is seeking a Parent Educator to develop and deliver parenting education to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive instruction and supporting reintegration into the community.

The position is full-time, based in a correctional facility, and requires collaboration with reentry teams and mental health staff to align programming with rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in parenting education, counseling, teaching, or group facilitation.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and restorative practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure facility and manage group dynamics among incarcerated populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting underserved populations.
• Experience working within correctional settings or with justice-involved populations, preferred.
• Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations
• Complete all required background checks

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based parenting classes and workshops for incarcerated parents.
• Develop lesson plans, materials, and activities tailored to diverse literacy levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide individual coaching or case management to participants as needed.
• Collaborate with reentry teams, mental health staff, and caseworkers to align programming with broader rehabilitative efforts.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, progress reports, and documentation for each participant.
• Coordinate with family services and visitation programs to promote healthy parent-child contact where appropriate.
• Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements based on participant feedback and institutional goals.
• Always uphold institutional safety and security protocols.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and professional development related to corrections education and family systems.
• Position is based in a correctional facility with frequent movement within secure environments.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Restorative practices

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Equity and inclusion

Work with incarcerated populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Comprehensive Community Action Program is seeking a Parent Educator to develop and deliver parenting education to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive instruction and supporting reintegration into the community.

The position is full-time, based in a correctional facility, and requires collaboration with reentry teams and mental health staff to align programming with rehabilitation goals.