Parent Educator- Tioga

Children's Home; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Children's Home is seeking a dedicated Parent Educator in New York to develop trusting relationships with parents and caregivers. You will implement Triple P Parenting techniques, conduct intake, assess needs, and create action plans in collaboration with the DSS caseworker to improve child safety and family outcomes.

You will deliver the Triple P Curriculum, support families through follow-up visits, document interactions, and coordinate with county staff.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in the Human Services field preferred.
• Experience with parent education strategies is a plus.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessments and develop plans.
• Build relationships with families using motivational interviewing.
• Deliver Triple P Parenting Curriculum.
• Support families in implementing plans and schedule visits.
• Record and document case interactions with county workers.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Triple P Parenting

Risk/Harm reduction

Communication skills

Case coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

$26.44-$28.85 an hour

Position Summary: The role of the Parent Educator is to develop an honest, trusting relationship with parents and caregivers. Together, the Parent Educator and caregiver(s) will reach an agreement on how to best keep the child(ren) both physically and emotionally safe. The Parent Educator will utilize Triple P Parenting techniques, strength-based assessment, and risk/ harm reduction strategies to develop an action-oriented service plan-addressing the current and future factors contributing to referrals. The Parent Educator will work in collaboration with the assigned DSS caseworker to establish family goals, outcomes, and markers for success.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake and assessments and develop plans.
• Develop relationships with families using Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Deliver Triple P Parenting Curriculum
• Support families in implementing plans, meeting and communicating with families according to established guidelines, assessing risk factors and developing strategies to manage those factors, schedule new appointments and follow-up visits
• Communicating case contact with county workers, CHWC supervisors, and case collaterals
• Record and document all case interactions and activities

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - strongly preferred
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree

Experience:

• 2 years experience in Human Service field strongly preferred
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required.

Benefits

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement:Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.