Parent Educator

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Hope House is the place for you! If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with numerous opportunities to make a REAL difference in the lives of people, we want YOU!

Hope House is a substance abuse treatment provider who strives to save lives, recover hope and restore families to those suffering from Substance Abuse Disorder. We are committed to making sure that all staff members feel like they make a difference and are a part of our team!

Hope House Inc. has a reputation as one of the top employers in the Greater Capital Region of New York.

Schedule: This is a Full-Time position.

Position Reports to: Program Manager

Compensation: up to $22.498 per hour

Job Duties Include:

• Conducting bi-weekly individual parenting sessions with clients to assess needs, providing education, and supporting family goals
• Facilitating a weekly one-hour parenting group
• Participating in bi-weekly supervision meetings with Program Manager
• Attending weekly clinical staff meetings and any additional meetings with staff or clients related to parenting concerns
• Joining provider meetings regarding CPS involvement and child reunification representing the parenting perspective
• Writing support letters for clients involved in the reunification process.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date individual and group session documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Ensuring all required parenting forms are completed and properly filed in client charts.
• Offering informal supervision and feedback to clients during visits with their children to enhance parenting interactions.
• Tracking and maintaining up-to-date child physicals and immunization records for all children in the program.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with community agencies that support families, including Alpha Pregnancy, Healthy Families, Mary’s Corner, and St. Vincent’s.
• Assisting clients in accessing supportive services for their children, including developmental screenings, counseling, and preventive care.
• Providing clients with local daycare listings and guidance in securing childcare.
• Issuing certificates of completion to clients who finish the parenting program.
• Monitoring and manage the baby supply inventory, including distribution and ordering of supplies as needed.
• Coordinating with case managers and other service providers to deliver comprehensive, wrap-around services for clients.
• Providing co-parenting sessions for clients when appropriate.
• Assisting in the development of Plans of Safe Care for pregnant women and newborns, in collaboration with relevant providers.

• Education:   
• Associate's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Child Development, or a related field required, and Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• CPR training required, or willing to take upon hire.

• Experience: 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in parent education, child welfare, or family services.
• Familiarity with child development, trauma-informed care, and CPS procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time (up to 200 hours per year to start)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings Account depending on medical plan
• AFLAC Supplemental Benefits
• Benefit Buyout option if coverage is waived
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy at two times annual salary
• Company funded Retirement Plan
• 401k option to further save for retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Partnership with Maria College – 40% discount on the CASAC program and various bachelor degree programs for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
• Assistance with CASAC and/or Licensing Applications/Exam
• EAP Program for you and your family
• Legal/ID Shield Insurance