PARENT EDUCATOR

Apis Services, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Wellness Programs

DailyPay

Job summary

CHOR Youth and Family Services seeks a Parent Educator to implement the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, working with 20–25 families from birth through kindergarten. You will conduct home visits, family assessments, and goal setting, delivering PAT curricula and supporting transitions to preschool.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive practice, strong communication, organizational skills, and ongoing training to maintain PAT certification. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant field.
• Supervised experience with young children/parents preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport and empower families.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in field-based role.
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, word processing).
• Completion of Parents as Teachers trainings prior to service delivery (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage families into the program.
• Complete initial and annual family-centered assessments.
• Develop, monitor, and review family goals.
• Conduct home visits focused on parent–child interaction and family well-being.
• Plan, deliver, and document visits using PAT curricula.
• Facilitate monthly group connections to promote social support and learning.
• Complete developmental screenings and health reviews for enrolled children.
• Connect families to community resources and supportive services.
• Support transitions to preschool or kindergarten.
• Maintain timely documentation and records.
• Organize and inventory program supplies.
• Participate in weekly supervision and team meetings.
• Complete professional development and maintain PAT certification.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Documentation

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or related field

Job description

Parent Educator – Community Prevention Partnership (CPP)

Full‑time, flexible schedule, salary $45,000.

Community Prevention Partnership (CPP), part of CHOR Youth and Family Services, is seeking a certified parent educator who is passionate about supporting families and strengthening parent–child relationships. This salaried position serves 20‑25 families who are pregnant or parenting children from birth through kindergarten.

Position Purpose

The Parent Educator implements the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, emphasizing:

• Parent‑child interaction
• Development‑centered parenting
• Family well‑being

Using the PAT Foundational Curriculum and 3 Through K Curriculum, the Parent Educator partners with families in culturally responsive ways to support healthy child development and strong family outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage families into the program
• Complete initial and annual family‑centered assessments
• Develop, monitor, and review family goals
• Conduct home visits focused on parent‑child interaction, parenting practices, and family well‑being
• Plan, deliver, and document visits using PAT curricula
• Facilitate monthly group connections to promote social support, learning, and parent‑child engagement
• Complete developmental screenings and health reviews for enrolled children
• Connect families to community resources and supportive services
• Support transitions to preschool, kindergarten, or other services as needed
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and records
• Organize and inventory program supplies and materials
• Participate in weekly reflective supervision and team meetings
• Complete required professional development and maintain Parent Educator certification
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field (or equivalent international degree) – preferred
• Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents – preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (nonjudgmental, empathetic, reflective)
• Ability to build rapport and empower families by focusing on strengths
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated in a field‑based role
• Basic computer skills (email, internet, word processing)
• Completion of Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings prior to service delivery (training provided)

Onboarding Requirements

• Successful completion of federal and state background checks (criminal, FBI, and child abuse clearances)
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• Physical and drug screening (including THC)
• Ability to attend and successfully complete all required trainings

Excellent Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k), Life & Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Training & Career Advancement Opportunities
• Wellness Programs
• DailyPay available
• Supportive, collaborative team environment

About CHOR Youth and Family Services

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading (CHOR) has been a pillar of hope for children and families. Through CHOR Youth and Family Services, we support more than 4,000 individuals annually across 35+ programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.