Job Description

Location: Bridgeport, CT

BGV is seeking a Bachelor's level Parent Educator Increased compensation for Bi-lingual Spanish speaking candidates for qualified positions

POSITION SUMMARY:

Carries average caseload of 10 families

Conduct home visits using evidence-based models to improve parental capacity, skill development, and competence of caregivers

Provide case management to help families identify and meet their basic needs

Facilitate parent education groups

Will also work out of our Norwalk office for parts of the work week.

Complete referrals for needed resources and services in the community.

Conduct ongoing assessment of family strengths, needs, and resources

Develop strength based individualized family service plans

Collaborates with other service providers to assure continuity of care.

Bachelor's in social work or related mental health field with a minimum of three (3) years' work experience with providing home-based services to children and families.

Valid driver's license and good driving record.

PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM:

The Parenting Support Services Program is a service for families with children 0-18 that supports and enhances positive family functioning. Families receive one or more of the PSS interventions, Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and Circle of Security Parenting, along with case management.

The function of the PSS program is to help parents become resourceful problem solvers and be able to create a positive and safe home learning environment for children to develop emotional, behavior, and cognitive strengths. It also will help build, support, and strengthen parents' relationship capabilities so they are better equipped to provide a quality of relationship that is more supportive of secure attachment.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.

FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits,

including an option that is free to employees

. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Free annual flu shots Wellness workshops

FOR YOUR FUTURE

a 401K plan with employer contributions Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.

FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

A tuition reimbursement program and

free licensing supervision

. Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for 10% - 20% tuition discounts at participating universities Training and development opportunities Career Growth Opportunities Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

Remote interview process offered

Personal protective equipment provided and required

Plastic shields at workstations

Temperature screening at all entrances

Social distance guidelines in place

Sanitizing, Disinfecting, & Cleaning procedures in place

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,760.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:

Drivers License (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Bridgeport, CT 06605 (Required)
Work Location: In person