Position Purpose
The Parent Educator interviews families, develops trusting relationships, identifies families' strengths and areas for growth, serves as a role model and educator, finds needed community resources, advocates on behalf of families, and serves to coordinate treatment with other providers, with a focus on the developmental needs of children. Parenting Support Services focuses on the adult parent(s) and adolescent(s) or young child(ren) within the family unit. Position may require working at multiple sites.
What you will do
Interview families in the home or in the office to discuss their willingness and appropriateness to participate in Parenting Support Services
Obtain information about child rearing practices, budgeting, lifestyle issues and social interests
Educate families about parenting, budgeting, community resources, home environment, advocacy, healthy relationships and other relevant topics
Explain the parameters of the program including purposes, functions, and limitations with client in client's environment
Review progress with family, Parenting Support Services Supervisor/Manager and assigned DCF Worker to revise goals as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor Degree required
One year in human services or equivalent; home-visiting experience and group work preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, professional experience with children and families in crisis, cultural sensitivity, knowledge of community resources. Experience running groups and providing 1:1 services
Bilingual Spanish speaking strongly preferred
Own reliable transportation is required
Position Highlights and Benefits
40hours Mon-Fri days with flexibility to meet the needs of the families
Great benefits and Health Insurance Coverage
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.