Parent Educator, Home-Based Family Services

Job overview

The Parent Educator role is based in San Antonio, TX, with work in client homes and community settings. Compensation is not specified. DePelchin Children’s Center’s program uses the Triple P parenting model to help prevent child abuse and neglect by reducing risk factors and strengthening protective factors. The Staff Clinician conducts intake and assessment, develops service plans, provides supportive counseling and parenting education, and connects families with community resources. The role supports families in accessing services and building on their needs and strengths.

What you'll do

• Conduct home-based intake and assessment
• develop individualized service plans using client and family input
• provide supportive counseling and parenting education
• refer clients to community services and advocate for access to needed services
• maintain records, monthly statistics, and program data
• work with program staff on community education and presentations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

parent educator

home-based services

triple p model

parenting education

family assessment

supportive counseling

community referrals

san antonio tx

depelchin children's center

evenings and saturdays

frequent local travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required, with relevant experience considered in lieu of education. Triple P certification required or must be attained within the first year. Flexible hours, evenings, some Saturdays, and frequent local travel are required.

About the employer

DePelchin Children's Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.