Keiki O Ka ‘Aina FLC Hiring for Parent Educator-Parents As Teachers Job at Wahiawa, HI Full Time

If you have a passion for building resiliency in families and empowering communities through partnership and evidence-based support, then this is the job for you! Keiki O Ka ʻĀina’s He Lei Piko Home Visiting program mission is to Educate Children, Strengthen Families, Enrich Communities, and Perpetuate Hawaiian Culture. As an agency, we value the future of our islands’ children and provide programs that support parents as their children’s first and most important teachers. If you share the same values, we want you to be a part of our team. We will provide all necessary training to be a PAT Parent Educator for our He Lei Piko Home Visiting Program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES as a trained Educator

• Weekly visits with families that have signed up for Parents as Teachers (PAT) services.
• Implement the PAT curriculum and provide additional information, support, and the encouragement caregivers need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
• Conduct screens and assessments for caregivers and children to individualize services.
• Assist with providing access to resources in the community
• Maintain an active caseload and complete all corresponding documentation as required by the Home Visiting Program.
• Encourage caregivers to nurture a healthy relationship with their child.
• Participate in trainings and professional development opportunities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion to the needs of parents and children.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient knowledge of computer skills, and data entry/tracking.
• Ability to produce written documentation in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintain a clean driving abstract with a driver’s license and have access to a working vehicle.
• Strong skills in building and maintaining relationships.
• Ability to be organized
• Effective time management ability

Education/Training

• Successful completion of Parents as Teachers (PAT) Training.
• GED or High School Diploma required; CDA,AA, or BA degree in early childhood or related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years in early education or health environments that demonstrates interaction with families and children together, and/or one (1) year home visiting experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Home Visiting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location