Trauma-Informed Parent Educator in Corrections

Comprehensive-Community-Action; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health reimbursement accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation

Sick and personal days

Up to 13 paid holidays

Job summary

Comprehensive-Community-Action (CCAP) seeks a Parent Educator to deliver parenting education programs to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility, aiming to strengthen families and support reintegration. This role requires trauma-informed, culturally responsive instruction, collaboration with reentry teams and mental health staff, and the ability to manage group dynamics in a secure environment.

A bachelor’s degree and experience in parenting education are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in parenting education or related teaching roles preferred.
• Ability to work in secure facility and manage group dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based parenting classes for incarcerated parents.
• Develop lesson plans tailored to varied literacy and cultural backgrounds.
• Provide individual coaching or case management as needed.
• Collaborate with reentry teams, mental health staff, and caseworkers to align programming with rehabilitative goals.
• Maintain attendance records and progress reports.
• Coordinate with family services and visitation programs to promote parent-child contact.
• Evaluate program outcomes and suggest improvements.
• Uphold all safety protocols within the facility.
• Participate in trainings and team meetings.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Group facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Equity & inclusion

Correctional experience

Justice-involved experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Comprehensive-Community-Action (CCAP) seeks a Parent Educator to deliver parenting education programs to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility, aiming to strengthen families and support reintegration. This role requires trauma-informed, culturally responsive instruction, collaboration with reentry teams and mental health staff, and the ability to manage group dynamics in a secure environment.

A bachelor’s degree and experience in parenting education are required.