Parent Educator

Evolving Solution Services; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Hartford, CT is seeking a Parent Educator to work with families under the Parents as Teachers curriculum, conducting home visits and connecting caregivers to community resources. This role involves frequent travel to site locations and communication with a supervising team to review data and assessments.

Qualifications include an associate’s degree or two years of relevant experience and a valid driver’s license. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Social Services, Human Service or related field, or two years of relevant experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements home visits using the Parents as Teachers Curriculum.
• Lead families in developing a resource network, linking them to community resources.
• Recruiting and retaining new participants through effective community outreach with school administration.
• Develop and lead monthly program activities and events.
• Attend required team, agency, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Ensure timely completion of data entry and adhere to confidentiality policies.
• Assist in the facilitation of after-school program implementation.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Teams

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Hartford, CT, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1073

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

About the Role:

The Parent Educator will serve as part of the Youth Development Center. Under supervision, the parent educator works directly with families providing information to improve parenting leadership skills while also educating in child development. Works directly with caregivers in their homes, providing direct client contact. Provides comprehensive services to caregivers while implementing Parents as Teachers curriculum. Facilitates family access to community resources and ensures families connect with the necessary tools to complete goals and measures. Frequently meets with team supervisor, reviewing data quality, reports, and review assessments. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Social Services, Human Service or related field or two (2) years of experience providing education, social, or child development services to families.
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Social Services, HumanServiceor related field
• Experience working withat-riskpopulations

Responsibilities:

Plans and implements home visits using the Parents as Teachers Curriculum.

Lead families in developing a resource network, linking them to community resources.

Recruiting and retaining new participants through effective community outreach efforts in partnership with school administration.

Develop and lead monthly program activities and events.

Attend and participate in required team, agency, and interdisciplinary meetings.

Ensure timely completion of all required data entry and adhere to confidentiality policies.

Assist in the facilitation of after-school program implementation.

Perform additional duties as required.

The hours of work are 35 per week. Required to travel to site locations.

This is a grant funded position. Position is contingent on grant funding.

Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of family-oriented program coordination and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Teams, and other related platforms. They should have the ability to plan, coordinate, and implement program initiatives effectively while working independently with minimal supervision. The candidate must be flexible and available to work pre-scheduled evenings and weekends as required to support program activities. Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills are essential to effectively manage multiple priorities, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of program services.