Parenting Education Specialist - Upper Darby, United States - Maternity Care Coalition

Maternity Care Coalition

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Upper Darby, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Organizational Summary

Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) is a communitybased 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 wellbeing of pregnant women and parenting families and enhance school readiness for children 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 to meet program objectives set forth by funders and MCC

Benefits include:

Benefit Wallet:
FSA and Commuter plans

Signon Bonus Conditional upon satisfactory performance and completion of four (4) months of employment (introductory period + 1 month) and in good standing (incur no significant, documented corrective action and meets or exceeds introductory period performance standards) a onetime payment of $1,250 (gross pay prior to any required withholdings) to be made in the payroll covering said date
And Upon completion of twelve (12) months (hire date + 12 months) and in good standing (incur no significant, documented corrective action and meets or exceeds annual position performance standards), a onetime payment of $1, gross pay prior to any required withholdings) to be made in the payroll covering said date

Essential Tasks:

Plans and leads virtual/inperson parenting education groups for pregnant individuals and caregivers/parents of children 05 across the Delaware Valley area, but primarily in Chester and Berks County.
Facilitates inperson parenting education groups at correctional facilities.
Integrates parent/child activities and engage children into groups when applicable.
Conducts individual sessions to group participants identified in collaboration with the Program Manager as needing additional support and skill building.
Utilizes evidenceinformed Growing Great Kids 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 deescalation, anger management, and positive discipline techniques and parenting skills that protect children from abuse and neglect; report suspected child abuse and neglect.
Distributes certificates and other incentives to participants who complete their group participation.
Confirms caregiver participation with letters for court when requested.
Ensures confidentiality of client records, sharing pertinent information only with the client's approval.

Other Tasks

Meets regularly with supervisor to review program objectives and outcomes.
Meets monthly with parenting program team.
Ensures compliance with funder requirements and protocols.
Provides input for reports to funders and MCC administration as requested.
Attends Growing Great Kids curriculum training, MCC trainings, and other funder required trainings.
Participates in outreach efforts to recruit participants.
Represents MCC's Parenting Education programs in the community.
Adheres to MCC's security guidelines and ensure the appropriate handling of sensitive information.
Attends staff meetings to promote communication and execution of organizational goals.
Completes special projects specific to the function of the service area as directed by the supervisor.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated group facilitation skills
Knowledge and interest in parenting education and skill development
Skilled in a trauma informed and strengthsbased approaches
Willingness to facilitate parenting groups in jails
Available to work nontraditional 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, c