EHS Parent Educator (Las Vegas)

ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION:

Home visiting Parent Educators will work collaboratively with low-income families to achieve successful outcomes for preschool children, ages 3 to 5 of all backgrounds and abilities. Parent Educators will use the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program models (or other curricula as appropriate) to support parents as their child’s “first and most important” teacher.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to):

The Parent Educator’s responsibilities chiefly falls within the following core functions, although they may perform other tasks as needed:

• Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance:
  • Recruits families mostly in need of home-based early childhood services, including previously underserved populations from a defined recruitment area.
  • Determines the eligibility of children based on the program guidelines.
  • Enrolls children and families based on enrollment criteria and maintains a waiting list of eligible children to enroll in the event of attrition.
  • Maintains the funded enrollment level, fills vacancies as they occur, and analyzes enrollment data.
  • Analyzes the causes of absenteeism when families fail to participate in home visits or socialization.
  • Plans and facilitates parent orientations to the program.

Qualifications

• Education & Work Experience

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Must have a home-based child development associate (CDA) or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree.

• Preferred
  • Associate Degree (or Higher) in Social Work, Family Services, Counseling, or another closely related field is preferred.
  • Prefer 1-2 years of case management experience.
  • Bilingual (English-Spanish) speaking and writing skills preferred.

• Skills & Abilities
  • Must be bilingual (English/Spanish) to support our clients.
  • Must be at least 21 years old, have held a driver's license for at least 3 years, and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
  • Must maintain auto insurance on personal vehicles driven while completing job duties.
  • Must be approved by SCF auto insurer to be added to corporate auto insurance policy.
  • Must possess ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and educational materials.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and use correct grammar both verbally and in writing using English.
  • Must be organized, display strong time management abilities, and demonstrate an attention to detail to effectively meet client and program needs.
  • Must understand and use the basic functions of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, & Excel), internet applications and other software to effectively access resources and complete required tasks.
  • Listen intently and ask questions to ensure full understanding.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule to fulfill job functions and program responsibilities including occasional weekday evenings or weekend events (1-3 times per month).
  • Must interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse backgrounds, especially parents of children in SCF’s programs.
  • Maintains a positive, open, and objective attitude towards others including volunteers and interns.
  • Willing to engage, support, include and work with volunteers and/or interns on an on-going or as needed basis.
  • Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and work independently with limited direction from supervisors.
  • Required to properly utilize knowledge of policies and procedures mandated by the HIPPY Program and SCF.
  • Must acquire CPR/First Aid Training for Infant/Child/Adult within ninety (90) days of hire date and maintain throughout employment.
  • Must submit to and pass a criminal background check prior to hire date.
  • Must submit negative TB results (One-Step Skin Test or Chest X-Ray) prior to hire date and submit every 2 years of employment.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and maintain a drug-free working environment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplementary Benefits
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• PTO with Accrual Starting at Hire
• 401(k) with a match
• COVID Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Hardship Assistance Fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs