Parent Educator

2 months ago

Houston, United States DePelchin Children's Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition:              Parent Educator
Classification:     Full-time, Exempt
Reports to:          Program Manager
Location:             Houston, TX
Benefits:              Robust benefits package, Generous PTO, Matching Retirement

Position Description:
The Parent Educator will provide parent education in a home-based setting throughout Harris and surrounding counties utilizing the Parents as Teachers model.  The purpose of this program is to prevent child abuse and neglect by decreasing the risk factors that contribute to child maltreatment and increasing the protective factors that prevent maltreatment.  The Parent Educator will conduct intake, assessment, construct treatment plans, provide supportive counseling and teach parenting education.  The Parent Educator will also work closely with the surrounding community providing advocacy and referral services. 

Required Qualifications:
  • Active certification in Parents as Teachers (Foundation I and II) is required for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field with one (1) year of social services experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in non-related field with two (2) years of social services experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish. English required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Understand and model cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to problem solve complex problems in family relationships.
  • Ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans utilizing a variety of agency and community resources.
  • Ability to participate effectively in team staffing, supervision consultation, and case staffing with effective communication skills.
  • Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about resources available to clients.
  • Capable of making behavioral assessments.
  • Work cooperatively with other members of the program staff as well as other programs of DePelchin and other community resources.
  • Willing to learn therapeutic and social work concepts and techniques.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and the practice of crisis intervention.
  • Above average assessment skills.
  • Ability to relate to professionals from a variety of different disciplines and community agencies.
  • Above average written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of the field of child welfare and services available to children and their families.
  • Knowledge of skills needed to provide crisis intervention services.
  • Knowledge of accepted practices, models, methods, and techniques of child, individual, and family therapy.
Work Conditions:
  • Environment:  Home-based, Community Settings
  • Range of Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Occasional nights or weekends.
  • Travel – Occasional, Local – Must have reliable transportation and a valid Tex

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.

DePelchin Children’s Center supports and sustains children and the families who care for them. We provide comprehensive services focused on ensuring all children are part of safe, caring homes. We deploy evidence-based practices and strategies to prevent maltreatment, preserve healthy families, and bring healing to children who have experienced trauma by enhancing their physical health and mental well-being.

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