Description

The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development (COAD) is a 50-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct services for Ohio’s Appalachian counties in Early Care and Education, AmeriCorps Seniors, Weatherization and Energy Efficiency, and serves the state of Ohio in its accredited Weatherization Training Center. Our regional approach offers many unique benefits including connecting a credentialed workforce with meaningful employment. As one of the largest non-profits in the region, we strive to improve the quality of life in Appalachia and eliminate the burden of poverty through targeted programs which advocate and serve underrepresented households and individuals. We are currently seeking a talented individual who is passionate about “making a difference” in their community and join our growing team. 

The Opportunity: 

We are currently seeking a Parent Educator Specialist to join our team. In this role, will be responsible for working with families within the COAD region. This role will have a variety of responsibilities related to parent education and other childcare related education. 

Key Responsibilities include:

· Hosts and instructs parent education classes available to families.

· Attends monthly meetings with funders about recruitment planning, goal setting, and reporting throughout the region.[MC1] 

· Attends COAD meetings, conferences, and professional development sessions applicable to this position and disseminates acquired information to appropriate individuals within the organization.

· Maintains databases to inform reporting and outreach efforts; assists with coordination of regional data, create and administers surveys, and oversees parent intake collection, reporting, and analysis within the district offices.

· Assists with the implementation of special projects, contracts, and opportunities that arise during any given fiscal year. 

· Be an ambassador for COAD and contribute metrics, stories, and other content to marketing and brand development.

· Bring new ideas, innovative solutions, and unlikely partners to the table with networking and outreach within the COAD region in the R&R network, with other nonprofit groups, etc. as viable avenues to help COAD grow and thrive.

· Set personal professional goals and demonstrate efforts to achieve them, whether through educational opportunities, readings, mentorship relationships, or other appropriate means.

· Represents COAD among other agencies, departments, organizations and: participates in regional, state, and national workgroups and committees. Presents a positive public image of COAD and: may make community presentations related to special projects as assigned. Maintains professional confidentiality in all aspects of service delivery. 

What You Get:

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays; vision, dental, and medical insurance with an HSA option; generous retirement match, professional development opportunities, an incentivized employee wellness program, and an inclusive employee assistance program. Plus the opportunity to work in a great culture with a team that is committed to making our community a better place for everyone. COAD believes that having a diverse and inclusive workplace not only strengthens our work but is also essential for understanding and creating programs that support our target population. COAD is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to building a diverse inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, caregiver status, or other categories protected by law.

Requirements

Key Qualifications:· 

*Minimum of an associate degree in a related field is required (bachelor’s degree preferred). · 

*Experience with Ohio’s childcare system and experience in community outreach and community presentations is preferred.

*Fluency in specific applications and software programs - generally including Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as all applications specific to the Division (examples: publishing, online training software, databases, etc.).