Parenting Skill Instructor/Family Coach

Goodwill Industries Of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio; Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization is seeking a part-time Parenting Skill Instructor/Family Coach in Canton, Ohio. This role involves teaching essential parenting skills and decision-making techniques to families at risk or who have previously lost custody of their children. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or significant experience. Applicants should be able to perform essential physical functions and undergo background checks. A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to travel within communities served.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and automotive insurance.
• Capability to meet physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Background checks are required.
• Willingness to travel within communities served.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Teach parenting skills in various settings.
• Provide support aligned with court-ordered case plans.
• Help promote functional family units.
• Support lifestyle changes to promote a functional family unit.

Skills

Working with families and children

Teaching parenting skills

Decision-making techniques

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or Child Development

5 years of relevant experience

Tools

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is seeking a part-time Parenting Skill Instructor/Family Coach to join our team.

This role teaches parenting skills and appropriate decision-making techniques to individuals who are at risk of or have previously lost custody of their child.

Depending on the family's needs, the services will be provided in a classroom setting and at home. The individual should receive consistent guidance, direction, and support that correlates with their court‑ordered case plan, program goals, and necessary lifestyle changes to promote a functional family unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Child Development or 5 years of experience working with families and children.
• A certificate in First Aid and CPR is required and will be provided by the agency.
• Must have a valid driver's license and automotive insurance. Must regularly provide the agency with proof of valid automotive insurance.
• Travel within communities served.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to inside, sedentary work; constant bilateral reaching at all levels; constant handling/fingering; fine finger for computer operation and writing; frequently stand, sit, and walk. Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs; ability to walk up to 60 feet; occasionally climb, balance, stoop/bend, and crouch/squat.

Background and FBI/BCI checks are required.

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.