Parent Educator

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA | Salary | Nurturing Program | Full Time This is a Bilingual in English and Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish role The Parent Educator provides the Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP) curriculum to families during regular home sessions following the NPP model. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leading role in conducting sessions/classes in the designated parent education curriculum. Provides home-based parenting classes for parents with children ages 0-15.

Preparing curriculum materials prior to session to ensure understanding of the session.

Linking clients with other resources that are most suitable in meeting their needs.

Documenting all client contact and maintaining accurate records for contract compliance and outcome measures.

Preparing court reports, status letters, or other reports to referring agencies as requested.

Administering pre- and post- inventories, questionnaires, and surveys to assess client progress and satisfaction.

Participating in workshops, conferences and training to promote the enhancement of professional skills.

Recruiting families in the community in order to maintain a full caseload.

You will receive a generous benefits plan such as:

Medical, Dental, and Vision health insurance

Matching 403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off, up to 2 weeks after your 1st year and 40 hours after your first 90 days

11 Paid Holidays plus a Mental Health Day

Skills/Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field. Minimum two (2) years of experience in providing direct service to children and families. Knowledge of family life, child development, and parenting skills. Six (6) months experience in parent education. A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Bilingual candidates fluent in English and Portuguese, English and Russian, or English and Spanish is preferred in order to meet the needs of our families located in South Broward.

Must be detail oriented, possess excellent organization and time management skills; must possess the ability to work under stress; manage multiple projects oftentimes with the same deadline. Must be able to work flexible hours, evening hours and Saturday availability preferred.

Must have transportation and be willing to visit clients in their homes. Valid Florida Driver's License with full access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (proof of insurance is required).

Able to perform in an empowered environment by working collaboratively with other professionals, personnel and direct service provide. Must be familiar and comfortable working with diverse populations/environments. Previous home visiting experience is a plus!

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Family Central is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.