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Title posted on Jobillico - Parent Educator - Parents as Teachers South Region
Posted on November 02, 2024 by Employer details Palliser School Division
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Are you passionate about supporting young children and families in the communities within the Lethbridge area? Consider joining our team of caring family support professionals.<p>Parents as Teachers Parent Educator - Home Visitor - Lethbridge <p>Title: Home Visitor/Parent Educator<p>Location: Lethbridge and area<p>Hours: .8 FTE; Tuesday - Friday <p>Proposed Start Date: To be determined with the successful candidate<p>Reports to: Program Manager<p>We offer an exceptional paid benefits package, through Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) including vision, dental, extended health; Generous health spending account; Three weeks (prorated) paid vacation. Occasional evening and weekend work required.<p>About Us: <p>For over twenty-eight years, South Region Parents as Teachers has been engaging and supporting families in Southern Alberta to promote the optimal development, learning and health of their children (prenatally - kindergarten) in the crucial early years of life. Our mission is to provide the information, support and encouragement families need to help young children develop optimally. South Region Parents as Teachers is proud to be an International Parents as Teachers Affiliate program utilizing the innovative, evidence-based Parents as Teachers early years home visiting model.<p>Position Summary: <p>A certified parent educator supports families during the crucial early years of a child?s life through the Parents as Teachers model components which include; personal visits, group connections, child screenings and linkages to a network of resources. Parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being is emphasized in their work with families. Utilizing the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates and reflects with families to build protective factors.<p>Qualifications: <p><p> Post-secondary degree or diploma preferred in a human-services related field such as: child and youth care, early childhood development and education, education, nursing, social work, health or psychology. Combination of equivalencies and experience may be considered.<p> Minimum of two years supervised experience working with young children and their parents.<p> Knowledge of early childhood development and parent education.<p> Ability to establish rapport with diverse families and empower them to build their strengths.<p> Familiarity with developmental screening tools such as the Ages and Stages 3 and Ages and Stages Social-Emotional 2 Questionnaires.<p> Demonstrated group facilitation skills.<p> Strong knowledge of local and regional community resources to assist families.<p> Exceptional, effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills (e.g. non-judgmental, strength-based, objective, reflective, empathic, patient, tactful).<p> Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and contribute in a team environment. ? Strong written communication, organizational and record-keeping skills.<p> Computer skills including utilizing a database, web browsing, e-mail, Internet and word-processing.<p> Ability to work flexible hours when necessary.<p> Physically able to carry large items, go up and down stairs, and join families in play on the floor.<p><p>Requirements: <p><p> Successfully complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings<p> Maintain current certification as a parent educator by completing the required professional development hours for years of service.<p> Valid Alberta Driver?s License, insurance and a reliable vehicle.<p> Current clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check<p> Current Child Intervention Record Check (to request a Child Intervention Record Check, email cs-ircrequest@gov.ab.ca).<p><p>Duties & Responsibilities: <p><p> Provide personal home visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being (including planning, delivering and documenti- LocationLethbridge, AB
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- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Part time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #14775605
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