Child, Family, and School Social Worker (Parent Educator)

Job Description

The Parent Educator will play a pivotal role in promoting the growth and development of children by providing essential support to parents. This position involves guiding parents through various challenges, offering education, counseling, and creating actionable plans to enhance parenting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments for parents and children and implement tailored educational strategies.
• Deliver parenting education sessions both individually and in groups.
• Work with external agencies to ensure holistic support for families.
• Prepare detailed documentation for services provided and outcomes achieved.
• Stay informed on child development practices and reflect current knowledge in services offered.
• Participate in community outreach programs to raise awareness about parenting resources.
• Foster a supportive network among parents through workshops and group discussions.
• Support the Early Childhood Services team with additional administrative tasks.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field
• Additional qualifications in child development preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience working with diverse populations.

Technical Skills

• Program Development
• Data Management

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Adaptability

Certifications

• Child Development Specialist Certification
• First Aid and CPR Certification

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Ability to speak a second language: Bilingual capabilities are advantageous in community engagement.
• Experience in educational program implementation: Background in developing and executing programs for parent education.

Benefits

• Salary packaging options.
• Employee assistance program for staff and families.
• Team-building events and activities.
• Supportive work culture focused on employee well-being.

Company Culture

• Collaboration: Teamwork is at the core of our operations, ensuring diverse skills are combined for better outcomes.
• Supportive Environment: We provide a transparent atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to share ideas and concerns.
• Empowerment: We empower our staff to make decisions and contribute to the development of our programs.