Lead Parent Educator N

Ewa Beach, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago

Job description

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

MISSION STATEMENT

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multicultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 16 Paid Holidays in a Year (17 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Out-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Lead Parent Educator is responsible for managing client intake, completing required documentation, and building strong, trusting relationships with participants through empathetic support. This role collaborates with Clinical Specialists and families to assess needs, develop family service plans, and promote child development while reducing stressors.

Key duties include conducting developmental screenings, coordinating community resources, providing transportation, and participating in case conferences. The position also requires maintaining accurate records, ensuring confidentiality, and engaging in ongoing training and staff meetings.

As a leader, the Lead Parent Educator mentors' new staff, offers guidance on cases, and supports program supervisors with training and development. Flexibility is essential, as services may be provided during evenings and weekends to meet family needs.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

EXPERIENCE

Requires ability to understand and carry out assigned duties effectively. Minimum of 4 years of work experience with child and/or parents. All staff must have experience in working with issues such as child abuse and neglect, domestic violence and substance abuse and must be willing to work with parents that may present safety issues.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Skills in collaborating with other disciplines and agency personnel; demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Organized with good time management skills.
Ability to complete extensive and detailed documentation requirements via electronic records and/or hard copy as necessary.
Experience in family services and early childhood education preferred.
Valid driver’s license, current no-fault coverage and DAILY access to an insured vehicle. May require driving and transporting participants in personal vehicle throughout the island.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions
Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPR, CPI and/or van driving training as such training is necessary to ensure ability/continued ability to perform essential functions of this job.
Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of CPI classes OR other Behavioral Management certification as may be contract-mandated
Continued employment in this position is contingent on successful completion of First Aid classes

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At Child & Family Service, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence and termination.

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