What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Educator position at The Children's Home?
WHO WE ARE:
The Children’s Home
of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and
communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop
skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
Position Summary: The initial role of the Parent Educator will be to develop an honest, trusting relationship with parents and caregivers. Together, the Parent Educator and caregiver(s) will reach an agreement on how to best keep the child(ren) both physically and emotionally safe. The Parent Educator will utilize Triple P Parenting techniques, strength-based assessment, and risk/ harm reduction strategies to develop an action-oriented service plan—addressing the current and future factors contributing to referrals. The Parent Educator will work in collaboration with the assigned DSS caseworker to establish family goals, outcomes, and markers for success.
- Conduct intake and assessments and develop plans.
- Develop relationships with families using Motivational Interviewing techniques
- Deliver Triple P Parenting Curriculum
- Support families in implementing plans, meeting and communicating with families according to established guidelines, assessing risk factors and developing strategies to manage those factors, schedule new appointments and follow-up visits
- Communicating case contact with county workers, The Children's Home supervisors, and case collaterals
- Record and document all case interactions and activities
- Provide supervision and support for Parent Aides
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree required
Experience:
-
Driver's License
and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required
Benefits
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Student Loan
and Tuition Reimbursement
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Agency-Paid
CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
-
403(b) with 6%
employer contribution
-
PTO plus 9 paid
holidays
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Childcare
Reimbursement
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Health, Dental,
and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
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Life
Insurance
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Employee
Assistance Program
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Employee
Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
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Opportunities
for Professional Development
EEO Statement: The Children’s Home is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all
individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, or any other legally protected
characteristics.
Salary : $58,000 - $61,000
