Family Enrichment – Transitional Living

About the role

This full-time, hourly, benefited position is responsible for implementing family enrichment programming at Madonna House and St. Elizabeth Lodge, including Ages and Stages Education (Parents as Teachers), Whole-Brain Child Studies, I Love You Rituals, and parenting classes. The Parenting educator supports families in the Transitional Living programs by fostering positive parent-child relationships, promoting healthy child development, and creating meaningful, growth-centered experiences. The purpose of Catholic Charities’ Transitional Living program is to restore stability, purpose and hope in the lives of single mothers and their children.

Responsibilities

• As a ministerial representative of CCEOK, both professional and personal conduct must align with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church
• Pray daily for the needs of the poor through personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration
• Be willing to learn and apply Catholic teaching in your role
• Help foster a shared culture of ministry across program operations and management
• Conduct one-on-one Ages and Stages educational sessions with resident mothers and alumni, following the Parents as Teachers model
• Facilitate parenting classes grounded in the principles of I Love You Rituals, The Whole-Brain Child, The Yes Brain, and No-Drama Discipline
• Plan and coordinate monthly Talking is Teaching events to promote parent-child engagement and early learning
• Enhance the Transitional Living environment by integrating positive parenting education, materials, and resources
• Regularly assess parent and child development using standardized tools such as ASQ-3, HFPI, and EPDS
• Share evidence-based parenting resources and educational materials with families through BrightCourse and other digital platforms
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely case notes and records for each resident, ensuring proper data entry into the resident management system
• Actively participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and debriefing in situations involving conflict, stress, or trauma
• Participate in supervision focused on program responsibilities and residents’ progress
• Comply with policies and procedures that create a safe and secure environment, aligned with the standards of the Child and Youth Protection Charter
• Stay current with research, best practices, and tools for supporting families affected by trauma and addiction
• Assist with hospitality duties, including answering calls, greeting visitors, and conducting tours of Madonna House and St. Elizabeth Lodge
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or similar required
• Proven experience in developing and implementing programs
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Exhibits sound judgment, integrity, empathy, and professionalism, with a strong commitment to confidentiality
• Effective decision-making and critical thinking abilities
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and creative
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Positive, professional, and flexible attitude with a cheerful and friendly demeanor
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs, and to bend, stoop, sit