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Parent Educator (Bilingual) - Long Island Parenting Institute

Job Details

Job Location

320 Carleton Avenue, Suite 8000 Central Islip, NY, 11772 - Central Islip, NY

Position Type

Part Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

Salary Range

$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Human Service

Parent Educator (Bilingual)

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Bilingual Parent Educator to work full time for its Long Island Parent Institute, Home Base Intensive and Alternatives for Youth programs.

The Parent Educator position is a non-exempt position paying $25 per hour. Works schedule is flexible at up to 19 hours per week. The role is fully remote with some travel for in person training and occasional meeting with parents. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Central Islip, NY. The role reports to the Division Director.

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Parent Educator will meet with parent individually and conduct parent education classes and support groups as needed. The Parent Educator will represent EAC Network at community events when needed.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Will provide training to parents both virtually and in-person (of children of all ages) following approved program curricula and ancillary instructional material.

• Maintain progress notes, provide regular contact and updates with clients and supervisor.

• Responsible for correspondence to confirm participation for clients.

• Communicate with DSS and the courts to report on progress of clients.

• Conduct parenting sessions virtually and within the community.

• Work evenings and weekends as required.

  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or educational equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in human or social sciences preferred. Bachelor’s degree in human or social sciences preferred.

• Must have two years of experience in Human Services or working with parents and children, including experience with families in crisis.

• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written.

• Must have ability to work cooperatively with Department of Social Services and other professionals interfacing with program clients.

• Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) speaking Required.