Parent Educator, Child and Family Grant Program
University of Tennessee
Location
Martin, Tennessee
Salary
$37,705 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Parent Educator provides educational support and counseling to families enrolled in the Parents as Teachers home visitation program. The role focuses on promoting healthy pregnancies, positive parent-child interactions, and overall family well-being.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least two years of experience, with home visitation experience preferred. Applicants are also required to have a valid driver's license and must obtain an Infant Mental Health endorsement within the first year.
Job description
The Parent Educator will provide educational support and counseling activities to families with risk factors enrolled in the evidence-based Parents as Teachers home visitation program. Focus to be on healthy pregnancies, parent-child interaction and development-centered parenting and family well-being. This is a grant-funded position and employment is contingent upon grant continuation
