Parent Educator

1 week ago

Chicago, United States Family Focus Inc Full time

**Location: Englewood**

**Supervisor: Center Director**

Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across the Chicago Metropolitan area We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our communities thrive and reach their full potential With 11 centers already up and running, we're eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. That's why we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey

**The Bilingual Parent Educator **under the Start Early program aims to promote healthy family functioning, and positive prenatal outcomes for pregnant women and enhance the development of very young children. The Parent Educator will provide home visits and case management to 20 or more families. Also, this role will assess families, offer appropriate information and referrals to community resources, and plan appropriate follow-up services.
- Degree in social service or early childhood preferred with related experience working with infants, young children, and families.
- Experience following up after childbirth regarding mother and child’s health, postpartum feelings, partner relationships, sibling relationships, breastfeeding concerns, and other situations about the family.
- Be a resource for parents, a facilitator for learning, and an advocate. Increasing parental awareness regarding baby care and positive parent-child interactions including assisting parents to understand how children grow and learn, and planning and conducting child education activities with parents that meet the child’s intellectual, physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Good oral and written communication skills in. Ability to write and edit documents in English.
- Must be Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Well-developed time management skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

This is a full-time exempt position.

**Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

Pay: $46,800.00 - $48,200.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

- Adults
- Children

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- infants, young children, and families: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- Spanish (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Chicago, IL 60636: Relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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