Parent Educator/Case Manager

outreachworks; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short term and long term disability

Life insurance

401k plan

Generous PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Outreachworks seeks a Family Development Specialist in Scranton, PA. The role involves providing home-based education services and support to families, requiring a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to family well-being and community resources.

This position offers benefits such as medical insurance, generous PTO, and a supportive work environment. Evening and weekend hours are needed occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education, neuroscience, early childhood education, or similar.
• Familiarity with at-risk populations and diverse cultures is essential.
• Ability to teach programming using evidence-based curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visitation/education services to families.
• Maintain record keeping and perform data entry.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate children's growth.

Skills

Understanding of family dynamics

Knowledge of child development

Bilingual or multilingual skills

Computer literacy and MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Data collection software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Family Development Specialist

Job Title: Family Development Specialist - PAT

Reports To: Team Lead

Hours: 37.5, Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Location: Scranton, PA

Outreach Culture:

Outreach's mission statement states, "With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach – Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency." We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short term and long term disability
• life insurance
• generous PTO
• 401k plan
• personal and bereavement leave time
• flexible work arrangements

Outreach’s Mission and Values

• Staff at Outreach are expected to adhere to and embrace Outreach’s mission and values. Our mission, as stated above, is promoting family stability and economic self-sufficiency for our participants.
• Our Values drive how we approach our mission. These include:
• Respect for the individual
• Upholding the highest professional standards
• Belief that Relationships, Connections, and Belonging matter
• Providing hope for the future

As an Outreach Team Member, we expect that all staff have the shared responsibility to tell our story and share our impact with key stakeholders (funders, board members, volunteers, governing bodies, community partners) – always connecting the programs we deliver with the outcomes and impact we report.

Summary

Member of Outreach staff with primary responsibility in home-based education and related support services. Provides home visitation/education services to participating families and groups.

Duties

• Makes home visits to families providing support in areas of development including: Parent-Child Interaction, Family/Child Well-being, Development Centered Parenting, Home Safety, etc.
• Maintains related files/record keeping and completes program-related data entry.
• Participates in team meetings, reflective supervision and home visit observations to ensure model fidelity.
• Plans individual and group activities with children/parents to stimulate growth in children’s language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment. Also includes teen parenting instruction.
• Assists with planning and implementation of weekly play groups and with Parent Cafes.
• Collaborates with many community partners and human service agencies (ie: local Children & Youth agency) to link families to resources. Provides participant referral to schools, early intervention programs, mental health services, etc., as needed.
• Provides follow-up to families as needed; maintains appropriate record keeping as required.
• Participates in a team process focused on best practices to serve participating families, the community, and Outreach.
• Professional representation of agency at public events as needed.
• Reliable transportation is required, as well as current driver’s license, insurance and registration.
• Completion of required evidence-based home visiting training and certification is mandatory.
• Daily in-office attendance is required.
• Some evening and weekend hours are required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in elementary education, neuroscience, early childhood education, social work or similar from a four-year college or university. Familiarity with at-risk populations and openness to working with diverse cultures/families with economic challenges, addiction, child welfare involvement, intellectual disabilities, and mental health issues, is a must. Ability to teach relevant programming using the required evidence-based curriculum to participants as assigned. Good understanding of family dynamics, child development, and psychology. Home visiting model training/certification is provided and required. Ongoing professional development is required: i.e.: mandated reporter training, IPV, depression, D&A, OUD/SUD, autism/other related family needs.

Bi-lingual or multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Certifications and licenses

• Must have, or meet the requirements to obtain, current ACT 33 (Child Abuse) & 34 (Criminal Background) Clearances.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of general computer literacy skills, and input into data collection software and MS Office software. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) is preferred.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Home environments where services are rendered, can be unpredictable and subject to constant change.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit on the floor, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as well as talk and hear clearly – as all may be necessary instructing educational activities within a home environment. These components may be needed during home visits, with parent/child group activities, toddler playgroup, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while transporting materials, etc.