Parents as Teachers Program Educator - JRI : Job Details

Who we are looking for: Are you the PAT Educator we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth! JRI's Parents As Teachers program works with parents from prenatal to kindergarten age to increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practice. Our staff perform family centered assessments and deliver a structured curriculum which emphasizes parent-child interaction, development centered parenting, and family well-being. As the PAT educator you will empower parents through education and resources to foster healthy family dynamic and support child development. JRI provides the training so that:

• YOU will learn to provide home visiting/parent education services to eligible parents via in person or telehealth style visits.
• YOU will participate in group support services
• YOU will serve as a role model and give support and encouragement to parents and their families to help raise healthy children
• YOU will participate in community outreach and help families access services in their communities.

Why JRI? Did you know that JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts but the independent Boston Globe study, for 9 YEARS in a row including this year? We are proud to say we are! We want you to be a part of a team that believes in it's mission and each other! JRI is ready for your application!

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!
• In addition to all of JRI's amazing benefits, we are offering SIGN ON BONUS to all new employees!
• We also provide work life balance and flexibility to ensure your life is as active as your career!

Requirements: Requirements:

• Candidates must have minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, early childhood education or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 years of early childhood experience
• Valid Driver's license and reliable, inspected and insured transportation.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.