Parent Educator - Help Me Grow Program- Cuyahoga County

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services, mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around supports, serving the needs of over 50,000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At OhioGuidestone, we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds and communities and a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together, we continue to build a workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Conduct bi-monthly home visits with families enrolled in the designated program, serving children from birth to age five.
• Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with parents and children to foster trust and engagement.
• Deliver evidence-based parenting education and child development guidance using the designated curriculum.
• Facilitate access to appropriate formal and informal community resources and services throughout the family’s participation in the program.
• Provide information and support on behavior management, household organization, discipline strategies, and healthy family communication.
• Respond to family crises with appropriate intervention and mediation strategies; maintains availability for crisis support via phone as needed.
• Transport families to appointments or services when necessary, in alignment with program guidelines.
• Deliver direct services in accordance with program standards and family needs.
• Collaborate with families to develop and regularly update individual goals, supporting their progress and achievement.
• Complete all administrative duties in a timely and accurate manner, including maintaining client records, responding to communications, and participating in meetings, training, and inter-agency collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements by supporting the completion of assessments, documentation, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date case documentation to meet program, agency, and funding guidelines
• Administer and update developmental assessments and screening tools, such as the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), within established timeframes.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating monthly Family Group sessions to promote community and peer engagement.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and services; advocates on behalf of families when appropriate.
• Educate families on how to navigate community systems and access available support services.
• Monitor children’s placement in appropriate early education settings and provide guidance as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with professionals and community partners involved in each family’s care, including phone calls, meetings, and case conferences.
• Meets the minimum outcomes per contract requirement which will be reviewed during scheduled supervision and team meetings.
• Maintains the confidentiality of client or collateral interaction within Agency defined standards.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education or a related field preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain Parents as Teachers 0-3 and Parents as Teachers 3-5 within the required time

• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people.
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.
• Flexible; able to workdays, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients.
• Strong organizational skills: able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to provide timely follow-up and act with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.