Parent Educator

Parent Educator - Healthy Moms

Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health & Human Services! This position plays a vital role in supporting pregnant and parenting women as they build both recovery and confidence in their parenting skills. As part of the Healthy Moms Program, the Parent Educator works within a collaborative, trauma-informed team that integrates substance use treatment, parenting education, and on-site childcare. This is meaningful, relationship-centered work that directly strengthens families and improves long-term outcomes for both parents and children.

Location: This position is located at 2910 H St, Eureka, CA 95501. Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm

Duties

Under direction, plans and presents information on parenting and child development to clients of the Healthy Moms Program; supervises and directs the work of assigned staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This professional class is responsible for developing and providing the parent education activities for the Healthy Moms Program. The incumbent is also responsible for providing inservice training and supervising the work of assigned staff.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: Principles and current trends in early childhood development; Principles of drug and alcohol abuse and the effects on the family; Basic supervisory principles and practices; Federal, state and local agencies which provide services to families with young children; Testing and assessment instruments which are appropriate for evaluating toddlers and young children; Principles and practices of adult education.

Skill in: Presenting information to adults in a classroom or group setting; Developing, reviewing and adapting curriculum materials; Planning, assigning, evaluating, and directing the work of others; Working with individuals from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, often in stressful circumstances; Assessing normal and abnormal development and behavior in children and developing appropriate referrals and treatment plans; Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines; Training others in work procedures; Preparing clear, complete and accurate documentation and other written materials; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, other staff and representatives of other agencies.

Other Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver's license. Desirable Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in child development, home economics or a related field and one year of experience providing information to adults in a group setting.