Parent Educator - Help Me Grow Program- Cuyahoga County

OhioGuidestone; Carnegie (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible schedules

Mileage reimbursement

Free licensure supervision

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

OhioGuidestone seeks a paraprofessional clinical specialist to support families with child development guidance and parenting education. You will conduct home visits, foster trust with families, and coordinate access to community resources across Ohio.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to work variable hours to meet client needs. A relevant degree is preferred but not required, with mandatory pre-employment screenings and a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s preferred.
• Must obtain Parents as Teachers 0-3 and 3-5 within required time.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrate OhioGuidestone values and integrity in daily work.
• Conduct bi-monthly home visits with families and children birth to age five.
• Build positive relationships with parents and children to foster trust.
• Provide parenting education and child development guidance.
• Facilitate access to community resources and services.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Discretion & judgment

Organization

Effective communication

Time management

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s preferred

Herramientas

Windows

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

• • Posted on October 30, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Cleveland, OH, USA

• Travel Required : Yes
• Paraprofessional Clinical
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PAREN008888
• Supervisor : Diamelys Serrano DeJesus

Description

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforcecomprisedof employees from diverse backgrounds andcommunitiesand a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Conduct bi-monthly home visits with families enrolled in the designated program, serving children from birth to age five.
• Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with parents and children to foster trust and engagement.
• Deliver evidence-based parenting education and child development guidance using the designated curriculum.
• Facilitate access to appropriate formal and informal community resources and services throughout the family’s participation in the program.
• Provide information and support on behavior management, household organization, discipline strategies, and healthy family communication.
• Respond to family crises with appropriate intervention and mediation strategies; maintains availability for crisis support via phone as needed.
• Transport families to appointments or services when necessary, in alignment with program guidelines.
• Deliver direct services in accordance with program standards and family needs.
• Collaborate with families to develop and regularly update individual goals, supporting their progress and achievement.
• Complete all administrative duties in a timely and accurate manner, including maintaining client records, responding to communications, and participating in meetings, training, and inter-agency collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements by supporting the completion of assessments, documentation, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date case documentation to meet program, agency, and funding guidelines
• Administer and update developmental assessments and screening tools, such as the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), within established timeframes.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating monthly Family Group sessions to promote community and peer engagement.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and services; advocates on behalf of families when appropriate.
• Educate families on how to navigate community systems and access available support services.
• Monitor children’s placement in appropriate early education settings and provide guidance as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with professionals and community partners involved in each family’s care, including phone calls, meetings, and case conferences.
• Meets the minimum outcomes per contract requirement which will be reviewed during scheduled supervision and team meetings.
• Maintains the confidentiality of client or collateral interaction within Agency defined standards.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education or a related field preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain Parents as Teachers 0-3 and Parents as Teachers 3-5 within the required time

Qualifications:

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people.
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.
• Flexible; able to workdays, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients.
• Strong organizational skills: able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to provide timely follow-up and act with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Benefits:

• Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (onselect clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefitsincluding a low-premium medical plan option foretemployee or employee+ children!
• Free CEUtrainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer matchoption
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

Wealsocare about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. Werequireand cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Travel Required

Yes.

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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