CAREERS

Thank you for your interest in YPN! We currently have 1 open position. See below for more details.

TITLE: Parent Educator   

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Parent Educator position is responsible for the delivery of home visits that support the mission of YPN and the Linn/Jones County ECI Grant  

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor  

Essential Functions  

Home Visitation  

• Facilitate with fidelity the Parents As Teachers curriculum  

• Collect and report on required information on program participants through the intake process, home visitation notes, direct reports, and other interaction 

• Adhere to best practice guidelines regarding intake process, home visitation notes, safety in the home, cultural competence, and so on 

• Attend YPN Home Visitation Staff Meetings and individual meetings as determined by your supervisor 

• Encourage families to maintain high levels of medical health through support, education, and referral 

• Work with staff to develop and/or partner with YPN core programming to prevent social isolation of families; this includes offering quarterly events for families to attend 

• Work to recruit and maintain relationships with other agencies for referral sources  

• Additional data entry, paperwork processing, filing and other admin skills as needed   

Documentation 

• Exceed agency standards for documentation completion 

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of all service activities 

• File all reports required by funders and the agency 

• Maintain accurate program records and participant data 

Support Agency/Program Mission & Values 

• Interact with youth & families, volunteers, community partners, and all YPN visitors in a respectful, strength-based manner 

• Practice a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

• Maintain confidentiality related to YPN participants, staff, programs and other activities 

• Subscribe to positive, solutions-based approach 

• Follow and model the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards as outlined in the YPN Employee Handbook 

• All other duties as assigned by agency needs 

Other Essential Functions 

• Basic computer and data entry skills 

• High Emotional Intelligence (People Skills) 

• Ability to work normal business hours with some flexibility 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance 

• Ability to work Thursday evenings 

• Valid driver’s license 

Core Competencies 

• Knowledge of Mandatory Reporter Training through the Department of Health and Human Services and certification up to date 

• Knowledge of Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 

• Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogens 

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics 

Performance and Quality Improvement Responsibilities  

• Able to work 40 hours per week  

• Provide professionally written and verbal communications within the agency and community 

• Practice preventative, safe work habits 

• Observe all laws, safety mandates, agency expectations, and regulations 

• Report all injuries and incidents per agency & program protocol 

• Pass National Family Support Certification Exam within one year of hire date 

• Attend PAT training and webinars, maintain certification, and adhere to all guidelines as determined by PAT National 

• Maintain a home visit caseload based on percentage of time allotted to the Home Visitation program. 

• Training Provided:  

• Onboarding 

• Four opportunities for continuing education throughout the year 

• Parents as Teachers Foundational and Foundational II Curriculum 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in human services, education, or similar field 

 Desirable Qualifications:  

• Multi-lingual English/French, English/Swahili, English/Kirundi, English/Spanish 

Ready to join us?

For more information about careers with YPN, please contact Chelsey Steckly.
Email Chelsey or call 319.364.8909