DESCRIPTION Purpose Statement The job of Family Educator is done for the purpose/s of providing quality, comprehensive, center/home- based child development, family support and health/nutrition services for infants/toddlers or preschoolers and their families; providing support, training and case management to assist parents in meeting the needs of their children; enhancing parents' role as the primary influence on a child's education and development, and encouraging parent involvement in educational planning, goal setting and activities. This job reports to Assigned Administrator
Open until filled; for best consideration, submit a complete application by best consideration date of 8/4/2024. Phone Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 8/13/2024. Essential Functions
- Assesses family and infant/toddler or preschooler needs (through regular comprehensive home visits under potentially dangerous conditions) and administers developmental screenings, assessments, etc. for the purpose of developing individual action plans to remove barriers to children's' success in school.
- Assists families in arranging for transportation to center activities and community appointments for the purpose of ensuring participation in events and delivery of services as needed.
- Assists in the training and oversight of providers for the purpose of providing guidance and support in their interactions with children.
- Attends and/or participates in a variety of workshops, seminars, meetings, in-service trainings, community events, etc. for the purpose of receiving and/or presenting information and continuous professional development.
- Conducts weekly home visits for the purpose of collaborating with families in supporting their child's health and development, and enhancing parenting skills and parent-child interactions.
- Coordinates and implements socialization groups appropriate to the age and setting for the purpose of delivering services in conformance with established guidelines and promoting active participation in the learning activities of children.
- Develops comprehensive child development programs, Individual Learning Plans and Individualized Family Service Plans for the purpose of achieving program objectives.
- Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.
- Identifies family strengths, health care and social service needs, and collaborates with community partners for the purpose of providing referrals, support services, and case management to assist parents in meeting the needs of infants/toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.
- Implements curriculum and/or individual plans for the purpose of providing home visit and group socialization activities that support individual and group needs and delivering services in compliance with established guidelines and program objectives.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records related to home visits and group socializations for the purpose of documenting family and child activities in accordance with work plans.
- Maintains classroom for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing reliable information and/or ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
- Participates as a team member in interdisciplinary planning for children and families for the purpose of providing case management to assist parents in meeting the needs of their children.
- Provides services for pregnant women for the purpose of delivering services to expectant families in conformance with established guidelines.
- Recruits and enrolls children and families for the purpose of providing comprehensive center or home- based child development/family support services and encouraging parent involvement and maintaining full enrollment.
- Recruits and trains volunteers for the purpose of orienting prospective participants.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
- Reviews the immunization status for each child for the purpose of ensuring children are immunized and compiling information for the annual state immunization report.
- Supervises children in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, family childcare home, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Other Functions
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to child/youth development and growth. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to engaging with stakeholders, including children, families and communities, to promote wellness and self-sufficiency. GROUP FACILITATION: Guides productive group discussions in a culturally responsive, inclusive and collaborative manner to reach Agency END. PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, AND PRIORITIZATION: Assesses the work to be performed, and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions. ANTIRACIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES CULTURAL PROFICIENCY: Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity. Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities to meet the Agency's End and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization in support of eliminating the opportunity gap. RACIAL EQUITY ADVOCATE: Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism. Partners with and is accountable to those with whom we are in a transformational relationship, including children, families, and communities of color. RACIAL EQUITY MINDSET: Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways. TRANSFORMATIONAL VALUES: Contributes to valuable and positive, antiracist transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems in an effort to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum. Is able to foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside PSESD. Embodies the principles and practices that form the Agency’s culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or higher in human services, social services, family services, or counseling; or a related degree and 30 or more job-related credits
- Experience in ECE or child and family development programs serving pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, as well as direct experience teaching and caring for infants and toddlers in a classroom, family childcare center, or other group setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience conducting home visits
- Experience providing comprehensive services to families, including health, nutrition, child development, and parenting education
- Experience working with families and/or children from diverse cultures
- Experience providing family support services in Head Start/ECEAP or other comprehensive child development/family support program
- Experience working or supporting the Family Childcare model
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