Parent Educator

We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve, but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role

This is a full-time Monday - Friday role working mostly day hours. Occasional evenings and weekends are required. Parent Educators earn an hourly rate of $23/hour

• Provide home and community services to assigned case load (9-11 parents and their respective children)  
• Develop and implement lesson and program plans for children of PLT families  
• Assist with the development of the Individual Family Service Plan for assigned caseload  
• Assist with appropriate parent-child outings and act as a positive role model  
• Coordinate and track medical and dental appointments of PLT children  
• Respond to the parenting needs of families enrolled in the PLT program  
• Assist with medical decisions in emergency situations  
• Support parents with decision making; crisis and non-crisis situations, utilizing person-centered philosophy  
• Participate in support plan meetings and other conferences regarding client needs  
• Attend necessary educational meetings regarding school-aged PLT children  
• Maintain assigned clients’ records and reports within identified guidelines and timelines  
• Maintain food and program supplies as directed by the Program Coordinator  
• Develop and maintain relationships with other service providers to identify resources for families  

We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.  

We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.     

• You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better. 
• Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
• Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being—such as health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, retirement, and time off.   

Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree in Child Development or related field preferred
• Two or more years of experience working with parents with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or mental health disorders in a social services environment 

• Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, support needs, community resources, funding sources, compliance standards, and documentation requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use program-related software and systems
• Strong communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with families, coworkers, service providers, and other community partners
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when supporting families and responding to routine and crisis situations
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement engaging programming and activities that meet the needs of children and families

The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to more than 4,500 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities each year. Known for the quality of our staff and culture, the St. Louis Arc was recently recognized as one of the Top 3 Best Places to Work in the “Big Companies” category by St. Louis Business Journal.