Childbirth Educator jobs in Iowa

YPN

TITLE: Parent Educator

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Parent Educator position is responsible for the delivery of home visits that support the mission of YPN and the Linn/Jones County ECI Grant

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor

Essential Functions

Home Visitation

• Facilitate with fidelity the Parents As Teachers curriculum
• Collect and report on required information on program participants through the intake process, home visitation notes, direct reports, and other interaction
• Adhere to best practice guidelines regarding intake process, home visitation notes, safety in the home, cultural competence, and so on
• Attend YPN Home Visitation Staff Meetings and individual meetings as determined by your supervisor
• Encourage families to maintain high levels of medical health through support, education, and referral
• Work with staff to develop and/or partner with YPN core programming to prevent social isolation of families; this includes offering quarterly events for families to attend
• Work to recruit and maintain relationships with other agencies for referral sources
• Additional data entry, paperwork processing, filing and other admin skills as needed

Documentation

• Exceed agency standards for documentation completion
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of all service activities
• File all reports required by funders and the agency
• Maintain accurate program records and participant data

Support Agency/Program Mission & Values

• Interact with youth & families, volunteers, community partners, and all YPN visitors in a respectful, strength-based manner
• Practice a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Maintain confidentiality related to YPN participants, staff, programs and other activities
• Subscribe to positive, solutions-based approach
• Follow and model the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards as outlined in the YPN Employee Handbook
• All other duties as assigned by agency needs

Other Essential Functions

• Basic computer and data entry skills
• High Emotional Intelligence (People Skills)
• Ability to work normal business hours with some flexibility
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to work Thursday evenings
• Valid driver’s license

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of Mandatory Reporter Training through the Department of Health and Human Services and certification up to date
• Knowledge of Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogens
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the service populations’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Performance and Quality Improvement Responsibilities

• Able to work 40 hours per week
• Provide professionally written and verbal communications within the agency and community
• Practice preventative, safe work habits
• Observe all laws, safety mandates, agency expectations, and regulations
• Report all injuries and incidents per agency & program protocol
• Pass National Family Support Certification Exam within one year of hire date
• Attend PAT training and webinars, maintain certification, and adhere to all guidelines as determined by PAT National
• Maintain a home visit caseload based on percentage of time allotted to the Home Visitation program, with the standard that 100% allocation to Home Visitation program would result in a caseload of 17 - 18 home visit cases
• Training Provided:
• Onboarding
• Four opportunities for continuing education throughout the year
• Parents as Teachers Foundational and Foundational II Curriculum

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in human services, education, or similar field

Desirable Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual English/French, English/Swahili, English/Kirundi, English/Spanish

FULL TIME, NON- EXEMPT STATUS

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA 52401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person