Parent Educator

First Steps Parent Educator

Since 1964, People Incorporated of Virginia has worked to help people build brighter futures and realize their dreams has remained constant. We help people help themselves with far-reaching programs that change lives for the better and improve communities. You will work every day to fulfill our mission to provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged people to reach their goals in order to enhance their lives and their families.

Currently, we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of First Steps Parent Educator in our Bristol and Lebanon Virginia offices. This position will provide in-home services to pregnant women and families that have Medicaid eligible child/children up to the age of 6. Services include screenings, goal setting, linkage to appropriate agencies and resources to meet family needs, education to parents on child development, safety and parenting using the Parents as Teachers curriculum; and assistance with transportation, when needed. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Services is preferred.

We believe in changing our communities for the better and together, we can make a difference. Your work at People Incorporated of Virginia will contribute to our vision of building futures and realizing dreams for clients and their families. You might be a good fit to work with us if:

• Making a difference in your career is important to you
• You want to work alongside other caring professionals who are dedicated to improving their communities
• You prefer a casual work environment
• You want to work for an organization that provides you with strong benefits and ample vacation time

You might be a good fit to work in the First Steps Parent Educator role if:

• You have knowledge of child development, prenatal and postnatal care
• You have knowledge of community resources
• You have the ability to work with families from various socio-economic backgrounds to facilitate family growth, education and development
• You have effective written and verbal communication skills
• You have a strong teamwork mindset

Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a very generous paid time off program.

People Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer Program and a smoking/drug free workplace. Auxiliary Aids and Services are Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities. For access to Virginia Relay (Telecommunications Relay Service) dial "711" or toll free View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY) or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Position is open until filled.

8 am to 4:30 pm; Monday through Friday 40 hours/weekly