The True To Life Foundation Life of A Child Program incorporates the Parents as Teachers (PAT)* Foundational Curriculum Model (TTL/LOC) to provide home visits, screenings, group meetings, and resource connections designed to maximize the impact of parents with children ages zero to three. TTL/LOC Program screenings and assessments facilitate the provision and implementation of support needed to promote successful family achievement throughout the TTL/LOC Program.
Parent Educators/Home Visitors are responsible for guiding each family through individualized service plans, home visits, and assessments. TTL/LOC Parent Educators/Home Visitors work with at-risk communities throughout the city of Chicago to help families identify child developmental objectives. In addition to working as a home visitor, parent educators will also support teen participants in our mentoring program. Mentors provide one-on-one and group interaction activities to support youth with building positive relationships, healthy communication skills, self-awareness activities, goal identification and planning, and positive thinking ideas to shift and or enhance thinking and behavior.
Work Schedule: Parent Educators work Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30. After 30 days, it will go to a hybrid schedule of 2 ½ days in the office and 2 ½ days working from home.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Social Work, or a related field required.
- Official Transcripts indicating at least 9 hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education required.
- At least two years’ experience of success in the provision of services to children, youth, and families in at-risk communities.
- Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License, access to reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance for the completion of home visits.
- Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Demonstrate written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Competent in the delivery of social services in a community-based setting.
- Resourceful in the provision of supportive aid to parents and their children, with the ability to identify developmental objectives and focus on requirements to meet goals specified by the TTL/LOC Program.
- Demonstrated skill in problem-solving, positive relationship development, and conflict resolution.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in the art of delivering understandable communication of concepts and directives.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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