Position Details

Home-Based Educator/Caseworker, for incarcerated parents with children under age 3 -- Early Head Sta

LOCATION:  1125 West Genesee Street, Syracuse

SCHEDULE:  37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

STARTING PAY RANGE:  $20.00 to $21.62 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS: Two- or four-year degree in Human Services, Child Development, Adult Education, or a related field. One year of experience working with pregnant women or families of children under age 5. Valid NYS driver license (agency van provided). Knowledge of child development and early childhood education, the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition, adult learning principles, and family dynamics. Knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Assist parents in developing activities to use in educational experiences with their children based on an assessment of the child’s strengths, interests and needs.
  2. Provide a safe, appropriate learning environment in which children participate in a group socialization experience, providing transportation services as needed.
  3. Offer health information and health education experiences to each parent and child, including nutrition information and experiences. Conduct health checks during each visit. Assess each mother’s and child’s medical needs, provide information, and advocate for health services.
  4. Assist parents in developing their individual goals and steps to achieve those goals, and in utilizing available resources within the facility, and provide information on community resources available upon release to promote self-sufficiency. Co-facilitate parent education trainings.
  5. Provide crisis intervention, emergency assistance, counseling, information and referral services to assigned families.



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PEACE, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.