Parent Educator

Parent Educator

The Parent Educator contributes to strengthening families and promoting protective factors while upholding confidentiality and adhering to the institution's mission and values. A certified Parent Educator implements the Parent as Teachers (PAT) research based curriculum, focusing on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being through both in-person and virtual visits. Responsibilities include attending PAT training, planning and delivering parent education, maintaining detailed records, conducting screenings and assessments, providing community referrals, monitoring child development, setting goals with families, and ensuring data accuracy. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work flexible hours. Knowledge of early childhood education and cultural sensitivity, especially to Native Hawaiian and poverty communities, is preferred.

Commitment to attend and successfully complete PAT Foundational and Model Implementation training for certification for ages 0-3 (certification paid by INPEACE). Plan and provide parent education through personal visits both in-person and virtually. Maintain accurate documentation of all personal visits, communication, screenings, assessments, and community referrals. Assist and administer screenings and assessments for children and adults. Assess family's needs and provide community referrals. Monitor child development and provide developmentally appropriate information, guidance, and support to parents. Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family. Monitor and follow-up on all child development and community referrals. Work with Hi'ilei team to plan, organize, coordinate, and facilitate monthly Lā 'Ohana (group connections/meetings). Support and adhere to the philosophy, goals, and objectives as outlined in the institution's mission and values. Support the framework of strengthening families through promoting protective factors. Provide culturally responsive services to parents and families. Accurately enter Hi'ilei program data into database. Maintain confidentiality to protect clients records and information. Attend CPR and First Aid training for certification (certification paid by INPEACE). Perform all other duties as assigned and directed.

High school diploma or GED. Two (2) years' experience working with children ages 0-3 years old and/or parents.

Ability to independently plan, organize, and implement virtual and in-person visits with parents. Able to pay close attention to detail and multitask concurrently. Proficiency required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations. Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends. Knowledge of early childhood education as well as other family support services available in the community. Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with internal and external individuals, groups, organizations, and community agencies. Moderate to advance skills and proficiency in all Microsoft software and programs.

Knowledge and sensitivity to the interests and needs of families in Native Hawaiian and/or poverty communities.

Valid driver's license. Clean drivers abstract. Proof of vehicle registration and insurance. Lift up to 25 lbs. Pre-Employment background checks.