Parent Educator

JOB SUMMARY

Florence Crittenton Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Parent Educator to join our team. The Parent Educator oversees Florence Crittenton's prenatal and parenting programs, providing full support, classes, lab workshops, and case management.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES      

·       Creates and delivers parenting education programs tailored to the developmental stages of children, including curriculum for teen parents.

·       Conducts group sessions and/or one-on-ones to teach parenting skills, child development milestones, and conscious discipline strategies.

·       Coordinates campus-wide initiatives in Car Seat Safety and CPR.

·       Teaches young parents how to manage stress, strengthen family bonds, and create a positive home environment.

·       Provide young parents with resources and techniques to assist with their parenting future.

·       Perform additional duties as needed to ensure Florence Crittenton Services' success.

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

·       Instructional planning and delivery, classroom management, and student participation.

·       Understand young parents and empathize with them to recognize the difficulties they experience; consider social elements influencing their situation.

·       Capacity to calmly, composedly control and diffuse challenging or explosive circumstances. Evaluating risks and linking young parents with quick support or services helps them through crises.

·       Keeps exact, thorough records on client contacts, referrals, and resources used.

·       Aware of and adheres to privacy and confidentiality, safeguards personal, medical, etc.

·       Capacity to regularly support, encourage, work, and behave in a way that advances Florence Crittenton Services' mission, vision, and values.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

·       Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Health, or Family and Consumer Sciences required 

·       Three or more years of teaching experience required 

·       Two or more years of experience working with young people is preferred. 

·       Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. 

·       Pass MVR (driving record) history report with valid proof of insurance is required.

·       History of criminal history and other criteria must be satisfactory for the results of the background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·       Sitting at a desk for extended periods while working on a computer is common. 

·       Able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and/or 25 pounds frequently. 

·       At times, this position may involve additional hours during the evenings and possibly weekends.

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. 

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

·       Health, Dental & Vision—Excellent Benefits Offered

·       Generous Paid Time Off

·       Company-Paid Holidays

·       Match to 401(k) Contribution

·       Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       Competitive Salary—$59K to $80K (Range)

OUR FLOCRIT COMMUNITY VALUES

Mission Focused, Teamwork, Respect, Learning & Development, Ownership & Accountability, Fun & Celebration

DISCLAIMER

Any form of harassment or discrimination specified by federal, state, or local laws is prohibited by Florence Crittenton Services.