Parenting Education Specialist

JusticeWorks Family of Services; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

PTO

Referral bonus

Clearance reimbursement

Job summary

JusticeWorks YouthCare is hiring Parenting Education Specialists to work directly with families in Crawford County. You will provide practical parenting education, assess needs, and guide families toward greater independence in their homes and communities.

Join a dedicated team that supports parents and children, with opportunities for flexible hours, home visits, and collaboration with county professionals to reach meaningful outcomes for families in need.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable access to a personal vehicle.
• Comfortable working in family homes and discussing parenting, family needs, and areas for improvement.
• Willing to drive across Crawford County in various weather conditions.
• Able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Pass all applicable clearances.
• Pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Visit families in their homes and provide individualized support and education.
• Assess family strengths, needs, and areas of concern.
• Teach parents practical skills related to parenting, communication, child development, and family well-being.
• Help parents develop strategies for a safe, healthy, and supportive home environment.
• Collaborate with county professionals and other service providers to support family goals.
• Develop and implement interventions using evidence-based approaches.
• Help families progress toward goals and independence from formal services.
• Connect families with community resources and support services.
• Monitor progress and communicate updates with county partners and JusticeWorks staff.
• Transport clients as needed using a personal vehicle.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal vehicle

Job description

Full-Time & Part-Time | Crawford County, PA | JusticeWorks YouthCare

Why Join JusticeWorks?

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Full-Time & Part-Time | Crawford County, PA | JusticeWorks YouthCare

Why Join JusticeWorks?

At JusticeWorks, we believe in doing “whatever it takes” to help youth and families succeed. You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by helping parents build confidence, strengthen their families, and work toward greater independence.

We’re Employee-Owned

JusticeWorks is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company. That means our employees are owners. You build retirement wealth through company stock — at no cost to you — while making a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available

making this a great opportunity for candidates looking for flexibility while doing meaningful work in their community.

Do you enjoy helping families build stronger relationships and develop the skills they need to succeed? Are you passionate about supporting parents and children in your community?

JusticeWorks YouthCare is hiring Parenting Education Specialists in Crawford County!

This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with families, provide practical parenting education and support, and help families reach their goals and become more independent.

You’ll spend your time working one-on-one with families in their homes and communities, assessing their needs, providing education and guidance, and partnering with county professionals to help families make meaningful progress.

we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a Parenting Education Specialist, you will:

• Visit families in their homes and provide individualized support and education.
• Assess family strengths, needs, and areas of concern.
• Teach parents practical skills related to parenting, communication, child development, and family well-being.
• Help parents develop strategies to create a safe, healthy, and supportive home environment.
• Work collaboratively with county professionals and other service providers to support family goals.
• Develop and implement appropriate interventions using evidence-based and best-practice approaches.
• Help families work toward their goals and develop the skills necessary to function independently of formal services.
• Connect families with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Monitor family progress and communicate updates with county partners and JusticeWorks staff.
• Transport clients when necessary using a personal vehicle.
• Travel throughout Crawford County and be comfortable driving in a variety of weather and road conditions.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who is compassionate, dependable, comfortable working independently, and passionate about helping families succeed.

You must:

• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Have a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable access to a personal vehicle.
• Be comfortable working in family homes and having conversations about parenting, family needs, and areas for improvement.
• Be comfortable assessing family needs and providing constructive education and guidance.
• Be comfortable collaborating with county professionals and other service providers.
• Be willing to drive throughout Crawford County in a variety of weather and road conditions.
• Be able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Pass all applicable clearances.
• Pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Wellness Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Clearance reimbursement and renewal