Trauma-Informed Parenting Educator for Corrections

Comprehensive Community Action, Inc; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health reimbursement accounts

Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 ann

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation

Sick and personal days

up to 13 paid holidays

Job summary

Comprehensive Community Action, Inc. is seeking a Parent Educator to develop and deliver parenting education programs for incarcerated individuals inside a correctional facility.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive instruction and collaboration with reentry teams to support successful reintegration. The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with a schedule that includes four weekdays plus Saturday mornings, and requires flexibility to meet client needs within secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in parenting education, counseling, teaching, or group facilitation.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and restorative practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure facility with incarcerated populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting underserved populations.
• Experience in correctional settings or with justice-involved populations preferred.
• Provide and maintain all required immunizations and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based parenting classes and workshops for incarcerated parents.
• Develop lesson plans and materials tailored to diverse literacy levels 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, progress reports, and participant documentation.
• Coordinate with family services and visitation programs to promote healthy parent-child contact.
• Evaluate program outcomes and suggest improvements based on feedback and goals.
• Uphold institutional safety and security protocols.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and professional development for corrections education.
• Position is based in a correctional facility with movement within secure environments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Job description

Comprehensive Community Action, Inc. is seeking a Parent Educator to develop and deliver parenting education programs for incarcerated individuals inside a correctional facility.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive instruction and collaboration with reentry teams to support successful reintegration. The position is full-time (35 hours/week) with a schedule that includes four weekdays plus Saturday mornings, and requires flexibility to meet client needs within secure