At YSB, we work hard to make kids matter every day! We are a non-profit organization that has Residential, Family, and Community Based programs for children and families. We are searching for a full time and part time Parent Educator. The Parent Educator provides both individual home-based and community based group parent education and support. Some of the position responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
- Provides parents with a comprehensive, individualized in-home program of instruction relevant to effective parenting including: infant stimulation relevant to development, nurturing, child development, communication, discipline, safety, nutrition, anger management, and self-esteem as well as the development of skills relevant to time, money and household management.
- Organizes and carries out parent education and support groups throughout the service area.
- Provides on-going case management services to families on their caseload.
- Identifies parents and/or children in need of specialized services and makes referrals to appropriate community agencies.
- Maintains comprehensive case records, summaries and statistics related to families served.
- Provides court testimony related to client services as requested by Centre County Children & Youth Services.
- Maintains interagency linkages and cooperative relationships among collateral agencies through collaborative community projects and attendance at interagency meetings.
- Participates in staff meetings, supervisory sessions, and agency staff meetings as well as ongoing training and personal skill development.
Qualifications
- Position requires a Bachelors Degree in related field or substantial related work experience; training and working knowledge of children and families, extensive education in parent education methods, casework methods, crisis intervention techniques, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Centre County Youth Service Bureau does not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in State College, PA 16803