CAREERS

Thank you for your interest in YPN! We currently have 1 Parent Educator position open. Please view the job description below and/or apply by emailing your resume and interest to Chelsey Steckly @ csteckly@ypniowa.org

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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 of 16-18 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 

FULL TIME,  NON- EXEMPT STATUS    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job description will be reviewed annually at the time of employee’s evaluation or more frequently if changes are needed.  

Ready to join us?

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