Parenting Specialist - PT

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the client's day-to-day care. Interaction between parenting specialists and clients requires respectful, collaborative, strength-based interventions responsible for maintaining youth safety through continuous supervision. In supporting and promoting these relationships, each parenting specialist will demonstrate a high standard of professional and ethical behavior that coincides with the philosophy, mission, and values of the agency.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the teachings of the Catholic Church and actively work with colleagues from other departments making Good Shepherd resources available to all residents & clients.
• Employment and be able to drive a diverse fleet of agency vehicles.
• Obtain MCCA medication administration certification within 60 days of employment.
• Able to learn and willingness to use crisis intervention techniques as trained through Safe Crisis Management.
• Attend Protecting God’s Children within 60 days of employment.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High School Diploma with some 10 years relevant experience with youth.
• Supports the teachings of the Catholic Church and actively works with colleagues from other departments making Good Shepherd resources available to all residents & clients.
• Employment and be able to drive a diverse fleet of agency vehicles.
• Obtain MCCA medication administration certification within 60 days of employment.
• Able to learn and willingness to use crisis intervention techniques as trained through Safe Crisis Management.
• Attend Protecting God’s Children within 60 days of employment.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working with child development needs.
• Be able to maintain good judgment with minimal supervision.
• Provide creative and engaging activities for the clients.
• Be trained and expected to provide one-on-one coaching and teaching in line with the evidenced-based curriculum Nurturing Skills.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of child development and psychology.
• Experience with crisis intervention techniques.

Benefits

"Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6