CAREERS

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, with the standard that 100% allocation to Home Visitation program would result in a caseload of 17 – 18 home visit cases 
• 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

Ready to join us?

For more information about careers with YPN, please contact Meridith Myers.
Email Meridith to apply with your resume or call 319.364.8909