Summary

The Family Tree is the leading authority in Maryland for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.  Our vision is that all children are raised in safe and supportive families and communities.  We do that through proven research-based programs that strengthen families and break the cycle of abuse and neglect through parenting classes, home visiting, anger management classes, children and youth services, parent leadership and support groups, a 24/7 parenting Help Line, community education and public advocacy.  Our values are the qualities, customs, standards and principles that the organization believes drive our success.  They are mission focused  inclusion, equity and anti-bias, collaboration in teamwork, performance & recognition, excellence and respect and integrity.  The Family Tree has deep roots serving families in Maryland.   The Family Tree is the resultant agency  of the 1997 merger of two child abuse prevention agencies:  Parents Anonymous of Maryland and The Child Abuse Prevention Center.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Parent Educator Supervisor, the Parent Educator provides parent education, developmental information, and family support to parents through personal home visits to promote the healthy development of children from pregnancy to kindergarten. Parent Educators utilize the nationally recognized “Parents as Teachers” curriculum to deliver quality home-based early childhood education, developmentally age-appropriate resources and effective child –parent interaction techniques.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or related field is preferred or minimum of 60 college hours in early childhood development with a minimum of two years’ experience directly working with young children under the age of 5 required or Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or 5 years’ experience in a pre-school setting preferred. Required continuing education to maintain certification. This position requires a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and a current car insurance policy.  No transportation of participant families or children is necessary, but having a vehicle facilitates ease of completing home visits in addition to all other job requirements.  May be asked to do some light transporting of donated items, such as clothes, diapers, and pack and plays at times. Must work flexible hours Must be prepared to travel to various program sites and various communities

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.