Job Description
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ONLINE AT WWW.GOODWILLGULFCOAST.ORG CLICK ON THE JOIN OUR TEAM TAB.
PARENT EDUCATOR will provide and coordinate services, connections to resources and referral information to families with young children participating in the First Teachers Program.
This is position is made possible by funding from The Department of Early Childhood Education. The position’s establishment and continuance is dependent upon the availability of funding from this and/or other resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).
9. Actively assists in linking families to community resources and services provided by GGC and other community partners to address issues related to education, financial wellness, healthcare, housing and other basic needs.
10. Provides follow up support on referrals, information and resources provided to families through those linkages.
11. Communicates regularly with supervisor and reports progress, problems and works as a team to help find solutions to achieve positive program outcomes.
12. Promotes program awareness and participation through community networking, involvement with local agencies, parents, other organizations and service providers involved in early care and education of young children.
13. Recruits and enrolls eligible families and maintains a consistent caseload in accordance with agency and program funder requirements.
14. Participates in initial intake interviews, assessments, and other eligibility activities for enrolling new families as appropriate.
15. Communicates regularly with supervisor, First Teacher team members, GGC mission services staff and community partners ensuring that all enrolled families are aware of and have access to services according to GGC expectations and consistent with the PAT Model.
16. Maintains accountability of inventory of supplies, materials and equipment essential to the operation of the program and follows proper procedures for new acquisitions and purchases.
17. Participates in planning, developing and coordinating yearly program calendar which reflects a variety of enriching, educational and extracurricular activities for children, families and team members.
19. Stays current on issues pertaining to early childhood development and education by participating in on-going training and professional development opportunities including seminars, conferences, in-house training and through personal research.
22. Observes all safety procedures and personnel policies.
23. Regular attendance, as outlined in Goodwill Gulf Coast policy, is required.
24. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job).
1. Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
2. Must be able to market Goodwill Gulf Coast and explain the mission to the general public.
3. Must possess excellent computer skills for program reporting and data entry.
4. Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
5. Must be able to take initiative, make sound decisions and work well with little supervision.
6. Must be able to keep information confidential.
7. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
8. Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among team members and co-workers while motivating them to their best performance.
9. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and/or Saturdays each month.
10. Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
11. Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, liability automobile insurance and be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier. Must be at least 21 years of age.
12. Must pass a drug screen, including random drug testing as required by the Drug Free Workplace policy.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
· Must be able to stand, bend, sit on the floor, stoop, walk, talk, hear, use hands to grip, and reach with arms, and carry items weighing up to 20 lbs.
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE FACTORS:
1. Recruitment/Enrollment/Retention of eligible parents and children.
2. Quality of Services Provided using the PAT model
3. Effective communication and team building strategies
4. Proper documentation and reporting for Program Compliance
5. Results of Program Effectiveness through achievement of program outcomes
6. Accountability of Resources
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Adequately lighted and ventilated building, with regular home visitation within rural and/or low-income neighborhoods. Frequent travel throughout the Gulf Coast area including extended overnight travel.
Additional Information
Job hours and pay rate can be found on www.goodwillgulfcoast.org - click on JOIN OUR TEAM Job Opportunites tab.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST HAVE A GOODWILL GULF COAST APPLICATION ACCOUNT WITH US AND COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT WWW.GOODWILLGULFCOAST.ORG. CLICK THE JOIN OUR TEAM TAB TO BEGIN EXPLORING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH US!
IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY AND WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION AS PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 251-471-1581.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED