Parent Educator

Parent Educator

Dubuque Campus - Dubuque, IA 52001

Overview

Level: Experienced Job Shift: 1st Shift Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Parent Educator-Dubuque

Why Work Here?

Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Competitive Wages
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays
• Business casual work environment

What You Will Do?

As the Parent Educator you will provide regular prenatal to kindergarten in-home visits and families. This position provides timely documentation of paperwork and oversees the work performance expectations established by the organization. Specific duties include:

• Understands and utilizes community resources.
• Assesses the family level of development and support needs to maintain effective parenting.
• Develops and implements a realistic plan and/or appropriate community referrals to assist the family.
• Networks with community service representatives to advocate for service accessibility for parents.
• Facilitates support networks, including peer, family and neighborhood.
• Identifies community resources available to help support families.
• Reports on parent/child activity and community contacts.
• Teaches basic living skills, including financial management and employment skills.
• Works with community resources and public systems to achieve effective parenting and proactively assesses community barriers.
• Teaches and supports basic parenting skills.
• Assists in delivery of parent materials and resources in the home setting.
• Provides a safe learning environment for the parent and child.
• Reviews referral information and child assessment to determine the level of development, skills and needs of the child/family.
• Prepares and implements a child development plan based on the child's developmental level.
• Observes, teaches and models appropriate parent skill development and interaction.
• Provides information and feedback to the family on the child/family development and progress.

Qualifications & Program Information

What You Need:

To qualify you must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a Human Services related field OR an Associates Degree in a related field plus 2 years of related experience.