Parent Educator

About the role

Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. We strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting needs, and utilizing effective resources;
• Observe all family members' interactions and redirect family members according to parenting needs and parent or child behaviors;
• Provide transportation for parents and children to and from scheduled appointments;
• Report all child abuse and neglect;
• Maintain accurate records of family interactions;
• Report progress and make recommendations to case managers for future services;
• Immediately report any significant events, changes in family circumstances, or unusual incidents involving family members;
• Attend all mandated trainings;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany-sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree in Human Services or equivalent level of study from an accredited college;
• Prior work experience in child care, with families, and/or social work, preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, creative, and compassionate to meet the needs of children;
• Possess basic MS Office Product skills;
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Qualifications

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul;
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities;
• Matching 403B retirement contributions;
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks);
• Education reimbursement for master’s degree program in human services;
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program;
• Employee covered long-term disability and term life insurance.

Benefits

• Note: Bethany’s compensation plan accounts for geographical differentials;
• Accepting On-Going Applications;
• Link to full Benefits Package (Total Rewards Guide) is on the Bethany Career Page.

Pay

Note: Salary disclosure for residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, & New York*

Schedule

Not specified