Parent Educator

People Inc; Bristol, Lebanon (VA, TN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

People Incorporated of Virginia is seeking a First Steps Parent Educator to provide in-home support for pregnant women and families with young children in Bristol and Lebanon, VA. The role uses Parents as Teachers curriculum to educate on child development, safety, and parenting, with transportation assistance as needed.

A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Services is preferred. Work hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in Bristol and Lebanon offices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and prenatal/postnatal care.
• Awareness of community resources and service linkages.
• Ability to work with diverse families to support growth and development.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home services to pregnant women and families with Medicaid‑eligible children up to age 6.
• Conduct screenings and goal setting; link to appropriate resources.
• Educate parents on child development, safety, and parenting using the Parents as Teachers curriculum.
• Assist with transportation as needed.

Skills

Child development

Prenatal and postnatal care

Community resources

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Services

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time – Bristol Center, Bristol, VA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.60 Hourly

Position Overview

Since 1964, People Incorporated of Virginia has worked to help people build brighter futures and realize their dreams. We help people help themselves with far-reaching programs that change lives for the better and improve communities. You will work every day to fulfill our mission to provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged people to reach their goals in order to enhance their lives and their families.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of First Steps Parent Educator in our Bristol and Lebanon Virginia offices. This position will provide in-home services to pregnant women and families that have Medicaid‑eligible children up to the age of 6. Services include screenings, goal setting, linkage to appropriate agencies and resources to meet family needs, education to parents on child development, safety and parenting using the Parents as Teachers curriculum, and assistance with transportation when needed. A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide in‑home services to pregnant women and families with Medicaid‑eligible children up to age 6, including:

• Screenings and goal setting
• Linkage to appropriate agencies and resources
• Education to parents on child development, safety, and parenting using the Parents as Teachers curriculum
• Assistance with transportation as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development, prenatal and postnatal care
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work with families from various socio‑economic backgrounds to facilitate family growth, education and development
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork mindset

Benefits

Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a very generous paid time off program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

People Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer Program and a smoking/drug free workplace. Auxiliary Aids and Services are Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities. For access to Virginia Relay (Telecommunications Relay Service) dial "711" or toll free 800-828-1120 (TTY) or 800-828-1140.

Position is open until filled.

Work hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm; Monday through Friday. 40 hours/weekly.