What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Educator position at Children's Home Society of West Virginia?
Job Description
Children's Home Society of WV is seeking a full-time Parent Educator for our Parents as Teachers program serving Wood County.
Position Goal: To work directly with parents of children (prenatal to Kindergarten), providing parents with information regarding child development and effective parenting techniques. The Parent Educator will look at the family as a unit, use a strength-based approach, and provide support to the family using screening tools, referrals, and information from collateral sources.
Responsibilities for the Parent Educator position include working with families in their home to promote healthy childhood growth and development and positive parent/child interaction. Additional responsibilities include completion of assessments and documentation, development and implementation of monthly group activities, community outreach, and participation in ongoing training.
Requirements: Applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development, strong communication skills, reliable transportation, valid automobile insurance, and pass all required background checks. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred, Associate’s degree in a human services-related field required. Salary based on level of education. Pay is based on level of education and professional experience.
Children's Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia is a private, non-profit, child welfare organization founded in 1896. The Society has 13 primary locations, 8 emergency child shelters, statewide foster care and adoption services, as well as a variety of in-home and in-community family support and intervention programs. Each year, we provide crucial assistance to more than 16,000 children and their families throughout the state. Our board members, staff, and volunteers continue to celebrate the Society’s century-old tradition of service to West Virginia’s children and families and dedicate themselves to our mission of promoting the well-being of children. We aim to help build a future where, ultimately, our services are no longer needed: where every child has a safe and permanent home, a family to love them, and opportunities to thrive.
The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia is a private, non-profit, child welfare organization founded in 1896. The Society has 13 primary locations, 8 emergency child shelters, statewide foster care and adoption services, as well as a variety of in-home and in-community family support and intervention programs. Each year, we provide crucial assistance to more than 16,000 children and their families throughout the state. Our board members, staff, and volunteers continue to celebrate the Society’s century-old tradition of service to West Virginia’s children and families and dedicate themselves to our mission of promoting the well-being of children. We aim to help build a future where, ultimately, our services are no longer needed: where every child has a safe and permanent home, a family to love them, and opportunities to thrive.
Children's Home Society of WV is seeking a full-time Parent Educator for our Parents as Teachers program serving Wood County.
Position Goal: To work directly with parents of children (prenatal to Kindergarten), providing parents with information regarding child development and effective parenting techniques. The Parent Educator will look at the family as a unit, use a strength-based approach, and provide support to the family using screening tools, referrals, and information from collateral sources.
Responsibilities for the Parent Educator position include working with families in their home to promote healthy childhood growth and development and positive parent/child interaction. Additional responsibilities include completion of assessments and documentation, development and implementation of monthly group activities, community outreach, and participation in ongoing training.
Requirements: Applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development, strong communication skills, reliable transportation, valid automobile insurance, and pass all required background checks. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred, Associate’s degree in a human services-related field required. Salary based on level of education. Pay is based on level of education and professional experience.
Children's Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia is a private, non-profit, child welfare organization founded in 1896. The Society has 13 primary locations, 8 emergency child shelters, statewide foster care and adoption services, as well as a variety of in-home and in-community family support and intervention programs. Each year, we provide crucial assistance to more than 16,000 children and their families throughout the state. Our board members, staff, and volunteers continue to celebrate the Society’s century-old tradition of service to West Virginia’s children and families and dedicate themselves to our mission of promoting the well-being of children. We aim to help build a future where, ultimately, our services are no longer needed: where every child has a safe and permanent home, a family to love them, and opportunities to thrive.
The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia is a private, non-profit, child welfare organization founded in 1896. The Society has 13 primary locations, 8 emergency child shelters, statewide foster care and adoption services, as well as a variety of in-home and in-community family support and intervention programs. Each year, we provide crucial assistance to more than 16,000 children and their families throughout the state. Our board members, staff, and volunteers continue to celebrate the Society’s century-old tradition of service to West Virginia’s children and families and dedicate themselves to our mission of promoting the well-being of children. We aim to help build a future where, ultimately, our services are no longer needed: where every child has a safe and permanent home, a family to love them, and opportunities to thrive.