Parenting Educator (bilingual Eng-Span)

position SUMMARY

The Parenting Educator (Educator) for the Promising Practices program will provide family-centered home visiting support, assessments, resources, support groups, and education to meet the needs of the children and families enrolled in the program. The Educator will deliver culturally responsive and trauma-informed services to families while focusing on parent-child interactions, development-centered parenting, and family wellbeing. They will support families in accessing additional resources, such as referrals to additional support services, to ensure they can achieve family wellbeing. The Parenting Educators will assist the Director of Family Services with overall program development, creation, and implementation, as well as with creating outreach plans for family participant recruitment. Utilizing the Promising Practices model, Educators will work closely with the parent partners to create and implement different plans and strategies to meet the family’s needs.

Department: Family Services
Reports to: Senior Director of Family Services
Location: CLUES St. Paul
Position Type: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time. Generally, Monday – Friday; 9:00am-5:00pm. Occasional/Some evening or weekend hours when needed for outreach purposes or after-hour visits to clients.
Estimated Salary/Pay: $22.00 to $24.00 (depending on experience & qualifications). 
Benefits: Full benefits package available in accordance with current CLUES policies—includes: medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and life insurance (with AD&D); long term and short-term disability; pre-paid legal services and ID theft protection; retirement plan; educational assistance; paid holidays; and paid time off. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct home visits with each family in the program.
• Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
• Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
• Complete an initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child.
• Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family.
• Complete an initial and annual depression screening and parenting protective factors assessment with parents/guardians, providing emotional support as needed and referrals to mental health services when necessary.
• Connect families to community resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs.
• Plan and implement monthly Group Connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interactions activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s development.
• Help parents and children transition to other services as needed, such as preschool or kindergarten.
• Maintain and submit in a timely fashion all required family and program documentation.
• Organize and inventory supplies/material, etc.
• Attend and participate in the Promising Practices Community of Practice.
• Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least 2 hours of staff meetings.
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually.
• Engage in outreach and recruitment activities.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA, agency policies and other applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
• Promote the mission, operating values, and agency services of CLUES within the community.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change or add to the duties of this description at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
   

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience & Key Abilities*

• Associate’s degree in education, social work, psychology, or related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervised experience working with young children and families required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. (e.g., nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, tactful).
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English and cultural sensitivity and awareness required—includes ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete files and data collection documentation required.
• Understanding of HIPAA, confidentiality and professional boundaries, and ability to incorporate into daily job performance required.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule required, may include some evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently to achieve program goals (excellent time-management skills, ability to meet deadlines, self-motivated).

*Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Language Skills

• Bilingual in Spanish and English and cultural sensitivity and awareness required – includes ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written materials, including reports, contracts, and proposals.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and information in an organized and effective manner, including writing reports and doing presentations for parent groups, funders, etc.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and respond appropriately to questions from clients, co-workers, management, and external parties.

Transportation

• Must have access to use a reliable motor vehicle for independent transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of automotive insurance, and maintain a good driving record. Must submit to and pass annual recertification of compliance with CLUES Automobile and Transportation Policy and driving record check.
• Position requires staff person to drive their personal vehicles to home visits as well as occasionally transporting clients as needed and appropriate.

Computer Skills

• Proficient working knowledge of email software, the Internet, databases, and common Windows-based programs, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Must be willing to attend training to advance technical skills and maintain appropriate skill levels to perform job duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Background check

• Must pass a criminal background check, driving record check, and MS-604.20 background check. As a condition of continued employment, staff person may be required to submit to periodic re-verification of these background checks. Must submit to and pass annual recertification of compliance with CLUES Automobile and Transportation Policy and driving record check.
   

ABOUT US

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) is a non-profit leader in behavioral health and human services. The organization was founded in 1981 with a vision for improving the quality of life of the Latino population in Minnesota. Today, CLUES is Minnesota’s largest Latino agency. Our mission is to advance social and economic equity and wellbeing for Latinos by building upon our strengths and cultures, uplifting our community, and activating leadership for systemic change. Although our services focus on the Latino family, our experience and capabilities enable us to serve individuals and families from all walks of life including new immigrants and low-income families who dream of a better future.  Our programs and services encompass a holistic approach to addressing the complex and interrelated barriers our community faces, including programming that advances Community Wellness, Community Leadership, and Community Prosperity. Our services uphold and celebrate cultural richness and community assets as we connect individuals and families to resources, skills, institutions, and opportunities.  We employ a diverse, multi-cultural staff to ensure our services are linguistically and culturally relevant.