Parent Educator/Case Manager- Family Development
Company: Employment Opportunity & Training Center of NE PA
Location: Scranton
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title: Parent Educator/Case Manager- Family Development
Department: Parent Child Programs Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience: Entry-level Compensation Rate: $18.50- $ 19.50
Description: Family Development Specialist Job Title: Family
Development SpecialistReports To: Team LeadHours: 37.5FLSA Status:
Non-exemptLocation: Wilkes Barre, PAOutreach Culture:Outreach's
mission statement states, " With respect for the individual and
with the highest professional standards, Outreach - Center for
Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote
family stability and economic self-sufficiency.". We strive to
embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you
will find an environment where you are family, and family comes
first. Benefits:We proudly offer the following benefits to eligible
employees; medical, dental, and vision insurance short term and
long term disability life insurance generous PTO 401k plan personal
and bereavement leave time flexible work arrangementsSummary:Member
of Outreach staff with primary responsibility in home-based
education and related support services. Provides home
visitation/education services to participating families and groups.
Duties:Makes home visits to families providing support in areas of
development including: Parent-Child Interaction, Family/Child
Well-being, Development Centered Parenting, Home Safety,
etcMaintains related files/record keeping and completes
program-related data entry.Participates in team meetings,
reflective supervision and home visit observations to ensure model
fidelityPlans individual and group activities with children/parents
to stimulate growth in children's language, social, and motor
skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with
others, and using play equipment. Also includes teen parenting
instructionAssists with planning and implementation of weekly play
groups and with Parent CafesCollaborates with many community
partners and human service agencies (ie: local Children & Youth
agency) to link families to resources. Provides participant
referral to schools, early intervention programs, mental health
services, etc., as neededProvides follow-up to families as needed;
maintains appropriate record keeping as required. Participates in a
team process focused on best practices to serve participating
families, the community, and OutreachProfessional representation of
agency at public events as neededReliable transportation is
required, as well as current driver's license, insurance and
registration Completion of required evidence-based home visiting
training and certification is mandatoryDaily in-office attendance
is requiredSome evening and weekend hours are requiredPerforms
other duties as assigned**This position is eligible for a $1000
sign on bonus**Spanish speaking strongly preferredQualifications:To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
RequirementsEducation/Experience:Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in
elementary education, neuroscience, early childhood education,
social work or similar from a four-year college or university.
Familiarity with at-risk populations and openness to working with
diverse cultures/families with economic challenges, addiction,
child welfare involvement, intellectual disabilities, and mental
health issues, is a must. Ability to teach relevant programming
using the required evidence-based curriculum to participants as
assigned. Good understanding of family dynamics, child development,
and psychology. Home visiting model training/certification is
provided and required. Ongoing professional development is
required: i.e.: mandated reporter training, IPV, depression,
D&A, OUD/SUD, autism/other related family needs.Bi-lingual or
multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Computer
Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have
knowledge of general computer literacy skills, and input into data
collection software and MS Office software. Proficiency with MS
Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) is preferred. Work
Environment:The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Home environments where services are rendered, can be
unpredictable and subject to constant change. Physical
Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
often required to stand, walk, sit on the floor, stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl as well as talk and hear clearly - as all may be
necessary instructing educational activities within a home
environment. These components may be needed during home visits,
with parent/child group activities, toddler playgroup, etc. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while
transporting materials, etc. PIc3360bcb5cb7-25660-32835257
Keywords: Employment Opportunity & Training Center of NE PA, Binghamton , Parent Educator/Case Manager- Family Development, Executive , Scranton, New York
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