Job DetailsJob LocationYakima - Growing Hope - Yakima, WAPosition TypeFull Time Salary Range$21.00 - $28.00 HourlyTravel PercentageUp to 25%DescriptionWage:$21.00 - $28.00 hourlyScheduled Work Hours:Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmBenefits* Medical/Dental* FSA* 403(b) Retirement* Additional Voluntary Benefits* Paid Holidays* Vacation/Sick Leave* Education Assistance Program* Employee Assistance Program* Longevity awardsPosition Summary:The Parent Educator is responsible for the implementation of family centered, home bases services using a team model to include assessment, planning, referrals, and education to familys identified and referred by community partners.Responsibilities:Provide family-centered, home-based servicesConduct the enrollment, service planning and implementation of the Parents as Teachers Curriculum focusing on strengths and areas of concern.Conduct home-visits, addressing specific goals in the family service plan; conduct developmental screenings; make referrals and establish connections to other community resources identified in the service plan; facilitate educational groups.Document services provided to the family and submit required paperwork in a timely well-organized fashion.Participate in PAT staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, and other meetings as required.Follow agency policies regarding confidentiality and other consumer rightsMaintain flexible hours and schedule visits according to families needsRepresent the agency in a professional manner within the communityWork well with other agencies personnelRequires working flexible hours, including some evenings a monthRequires extensive travel in the community and working in clients homesRequires ability to tolerate exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to a variety of home environmentsPerform other duties as requiredJob Requirements:The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.Physical Requirements:This position normally requires the physical demands of sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.Non-Physical Requirements:EducationBachelors Degree in Behavioral Sciences, PreferredAssociates Degree, RequiredExperience2 years experience working with parents and young children5 years experience working with parents and young children with Associates Degree or equivalentSpecial SkillsKnowledge of child development, a range of child rearing practices and issuesKnowledge of community resourcesKnowledge of appropriate use of screening materialsAbility to work independently and as a team memberPossess good verbal and written communication skillsPossess good data management skillsBilingual (English/Spanish) RequiredAbility to provide culturally relevant servicesLicensure, Registration, CertificationFirst Aid/CPR certification requiredValid Washington State drivers license and minimum required liability insuranceEmployment is conditional upon:Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when requiredQualificationsIt is t