Parent Educator, Healthy Start

Salary
$21.61 per hour
Posted Date
Closing Date
Continuous

Bureau: Family Health Services | Healthy Start

Full-Time County Contractual
Position open to all qualified candidates.
Location: 6701 Baymeadow Drive, Suite B, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Hours: 40 hours per week
Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Work with families by implementing the Parents As Teachers (PAT) model, which emphasizes parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways; partner, facilitate, and reflect with families. Implement the curriculum in the home through ongoing home visits to promote and foster the healthy development of children.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)

Experience:

At least three years of experience in a home-visiting program or community-based program working with young children and families.
OR
Possession of an associate's degree at an accredited college with at least two years of experience in a home-visiting program or community-based program working with young children and families.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in education, social work, psychology, or a related field, with at least six months to one year of experience in a home-visiting program or community-based program working with young children and families.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

Spanish-speaking desired but not required.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.
Send a completed County application or resume to:

Human Resources
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401

Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Smoke-Free Workplace


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