What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Educator position at Children's Wisconsin?
Job Description
- Provides group based education, individual consultation, and support services to caregivers and children which may be provided in an office, community or home based location.
- Direct service activities may include developmental screening, service planning, teaching, resource and referral, supporting parent/child interactions, crisis management, developing informal and formal support networks with families, observing and documenting parent/child interactions, and fielding telephone warm line calls.
- Community outreach and collaboration activities with other stakeholders are required.
- This position requires active engagement in internal and external teams, and provides staff training.
- In some offices, this position assists with grant writing and program development and is considered a service leader for the organization and/or the Health System.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred. One year experience working in community programs with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic background.
- Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English or Hmong/English is a plus.
- Committed to work toward improving one's own cultural competence, i.e. valuing diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's own skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn. Accepting of individual differences.
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial, economic and cultural determinants of healthy growth and development.
- Working knowledge of current trends and developments in the prevention and family support field.
- Knowledge of the ecological theories and family support principles.
- Experience working with or providing services to children and families. Ability to establish trusting relationships.
- Ability to work with families and children who are dealing with safety issues and other related problems.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary : $36,000 - $45,500