Parent Educator, Positive Parenting Program
Position Title: Parent Educator
Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department: Positive Parenting Program
Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt
Work Setting: Hybrid
Reports To: Program Manager
Pay Range: $22/hour
Total Compensation:
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:
- Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
- Generous employer 401(k) contributions
- Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work:
Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:
- Paid vacation time and sick leave
- 15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays
- 2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellness
Position Overview:
JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Positive Parenting Program team as a Parent Educator. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your teaching skills and child development experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Parent Educator plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by providing learning opportunities for parents and caregivers throughout San Diego County by teaching the Positive Parenting Curriculum to those interested. This position reports directly to the Program Manager and works closely with the other team members and the rest of the Positive Parenting Program team.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct Prevention and Early Intervention Parent Education including the Selected Triple P series, Primary Care Individual and Group series in Head Start sites, preschools, elementary schools, and community locations as assigned
- Work collaboratively with parent education staff to foster a team environment and meet overall goals of program
- Maintain accurate and current versions of required paperwork and submit paperwork according to deadlines and program protocol
- Provide outreach to program sites (teachers and/or site directors) to coordinate class dates and times. As appropriate attend Parent meetings, community outreach events, distribute posters/flyers, make follow-up calls, and send appropriate reminders for upcoming classes to ensure optimal attendance
- Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality for staff, clients, agency, and community, as appropriate
- Evaluate the need for additional resources and make referrals for mental health treatment or other necessary supports
- Act accordingly as a mandated reporter, within the legal time frame appropriate for reporting suspected child abuse activity; assist at the school level in reporting suspected child abuse to County authorities
- Be present and actively participate in staff meetings and training sessions
- Seek opportunities for continuing education to strengthen parent skills instruction and share resources with team members
- Organize time/activities and ensure schedule is reflected on the program’s master calendar
- Be punctual for all services provided and adhere to time restraints/limits
- Use appropriate materials and adhere to Triple P fidelity when offering services to clients
Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:
- Experience and/or training working in child and adult development
- Knowledgeable in the field of human services
- Ability to obtain formal accreditation as a Triple P provider in Selected, Primary Care and Group Triple P
- Excellent public speaking skills required for teaching in-person and online classes
- Bilingual and bicultural preferred [Vietnamese, Tagalog, Arabic]
- Ability to read and interpret documents including memos, academic articles, and project reports
- Sensitivity to cultural differences present in the program’s/organization’s service population
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel
- Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout San Diego County
Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; Associate degree required
Read to Move Forward:
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume on the following link;
Important Notice:
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.