Parenting Education Specialist
hace 1 día
Philadelphia
Job Description Why Join MCC? Professional Growth: Take advantage of ongoing training opportunities in maternal and child health, early childhood education, and related fields. Make an Impact: Play a vital role in empowering families and improving maternal and child health in your community. Competitive Benefits: • Three (3) weeks paid vacation, plus one (1) week paid Winter Break, • Medical, Prescriptions, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft through CIGNA, • Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, • Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program, • Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Voluntary & Supplemental Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter plans through Flex Facts, • Medical Waiver Credit, • Limited Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to $1500 annually, • 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match, • Pet Insurance, • Wellness Programs, • 12 weeks of paid parental leave, • MCC is a qualified PSLF Employer Organizational Summary Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Pennsylvania and Delaware with over four decades of commitment to improving maternal and child health and early care and education. MCC’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children ages 0-3. We achieve this through direct service, advocacy, and research, in collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and communities. We envision a future where parents impacted by racial and social inequities can birth with dignity, parent with autonomy, and raise babies who are healthy, growing, and thriving. Position Summary Responsible for planning and providing culturally connected, high-quality parenting education program services in a variety of service environments, including community-based locations and correctional facilities, to meet program objectives set forth by funders and MCC. Core Functional Responsibilities • Plans and leads virtual/in-person parenting education groups for pregnant individuals and caregivers/parents of children 0-5 across the Delaware Valley region, primarily Montgomery, Bucks, Delco, Chester, Philadelphia, and Berks counties., • Co-facilitates/facilitates in-person parenting education groups in a variety of service environments, including community-based locations and correctional facilities (e.g., county jails, youth detention centers, men’s and women’s residential facilities, etc.) as assigned., • Complete and maintain required clearances, onboarding, and orientation processes, and adhere to facility-specific protocols to maintain eligibility to provide services in correctional settings., • Deliver in-person services within secured or controlled environments in compliance with all facility-specific protocols, security requirements, and external partner expectations., • Adapt facilitation approach appropriately to meet the unique needs of justice-impacted pregnant individuals and caregivers within correctional environments., • Integrates parent/child activities and engages children into groups when applicable., • Conducts individual sessions with group participants identified in collaboration with the Program Manager as needing additional support and skill building., • Utilizes evidence-based Nurturing Parenting curriculum and evidence-informed Growing Great Kids Together curriculum., • Conducts pre/post surveys to measure program impact., • Conducts intakes, completes weekly group and individual documentation, and tracks group attendance in a timely manner as required by funders and MCC administration., • Inputs data into MCC’s ETO database and other relevant databases per contract stipulations., • Refers participants to additional MCC services, outside agencies, and to informational/local community resources as needed., • Provides support to families in crisis with de-escalation, anger management, and positive discipline techniques and parenting skills that protect children from abuse and neglect; reports suspected child abuse and neglect., • Distributes certificates and other incentives to participants who complete their group participation., • Confirms caregiver participation with letters for the court when requested., • Ensures confidentiality of client records, sharing pertinent information only with the client’s approval. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Demonstrated group facilitation skills, • Knowledge and interest in parenting education and skill development., • Skilled in trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches., • Willingness to facilitate parenting groups in jails and residential treatment facilities., • Available to work non-traditional hours, including evenings., • Ability to travel in and around the Delaware Valley area to provide services as needed., • Understanding of MCC’s mission, goals, and objectives, and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team., • Knowledge of the concepts and practices associated with community health issues, particularly with pregnant women, prenatal care, child development, parenting, and other services for mothers, young children, and their families., • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the issues facing the community served, knowledge of community resources., • Good record keeping and organizational skills with strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Ability to easily engage with people and feel confident speaking in public., • Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, empathetic, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, community partners, clients, and members of the community., • Excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, data entry and management, word processing, and use of the Internet)., • Ability to work well with individuals and as a team member. Experience, Education, and Licensure • Experience: Two plus years of experience providing community-based services and knowledge about community health, parenting, and maternal and child health issues. Two plus years of continuous experience in group facilitation., • Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Social Work, Public Health, Early Childhood Education, or related fields., • Licensure: N/A Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace culture. We ensure a fair hiring process and provide a healthy work environment where every employee can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the community. As an employer committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), MCC celebrates differences and values the unique perspectives that individuals from all backgrounds bring to our organization. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that strengthens our mission, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. MCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. #IND1
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