{"id":34407,"date":"2016-10-13T14:35:08","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T19:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=34407"},"modified":"2016-10-13T14:35:08","modified_gmt":"2016-10-13T19:35:08","slug":"job-opportunity-deaf-parent-educator-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2016\/10\/13\/job-opportunity-deaf-parent-educator-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity: Deaf Parent Educator – Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Opportunity: Deaf Parent Educator – Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deaf Parent Educator<\/p>\n

Who WE are<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 We\u2019re The SAFE Alliance, an alliance of Austin Children\u2019s Shelter and SafePlace.
\n\u2022 We\u2019re a registered, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, spanning two beautiful campuses on several acres in beautiful Austin, Texas.
\n\u2022 We\u2019re a diverse, passionate group of more than 335 staff with a vision of a just and safe community, free from violence and abuse, and a mission to lead in ending sexual assault and exploitation, child abuse and domestic violence through prevention, intervention, and advocacy for change.
\n\u2022 We\u2019re an Austin-American Statesman\u2019s \u201cTop Workplace\u201d Winner for 2015.<\/p>\n

Who YOU are<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 You\u2019re a strong believer that all people should have lives that are free from violence and abuse.
\n\u2022 You\u2019re someone who cares about positive client and customer relations. You build strong relationships, and you deliver effective client and customer-centric solutions.
\n\u2022 You\u2019ve are impeccable decision maker. Your decisions are timely, and they\u2019ll help the organization move forward.
\n\u2022 You value differences, recognizing that different perspectives and cultural diversity make the world a better place to be.
\n\u2022 Your interpersonal skills are on point. You easily relate openly and comfortably with very diverse groups of people.
\n\u2022 You\u2019re resilient, rebounding from setbacks and adversity with both poise and ease.
\n\u2022 You\u2019re resourceful. You know how to secure and deploy resources both effectively and efficiently.
\n\u2022 You\u2019re trustworthy. You gain confidence and the trust of others through integrity and forthright honesty.<\/p>\n

What WE need YOU to do for us<\/strong><\/p>\n

We need you to fill the role of Deaf Parent Educator. This is a part time, non-exempt position. You\u2019ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Assist families in identifying strength based client-focused goals to meet needs and overcome barriers, and delivers services in accordance with strength based client-focused goals.
\n\u2022 Maintain a culturally sensitive and respectful approach with clients by valuing the differences of parents, children and professionals of culturally diverse backgrounds.
\n\u2022 Utilize strong interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with a diverse group of parents, children, and professionals who may not share the same value system, beliefs, or morals.
\n\u2022 Provides individual parent education during home visits and\/or group-based parent education classes using an evidence-based curriculum.
\n\u2022 Plan and align all tasks with consideration of client goals and overall Strong Start program goals. Individual plans are created for each client to ensure efficient progression through the parent education curriculum with progress assessed at regular intervals.
\n\u2022 Make sound decisions that help the client progress towards self-identified goals, while ensuring the safety of everyone including reporting all concerns of alleged or validated child abuse and\/or neglect to the program director, and possibly to the CPS Child Abuse Hotline. Knows to seek help in making these determinations.
\n\u2022 Display a high level of resiliency by adapting to necessary changes or unforeseen circumstances in programming, and helping clients remain on track with personal goals in times of crisis and setbacks.
\n\u2022 Exercise resourcefulness in connecting clients to various agency and community resources and services that may help clients meet immediate needs and\/or attain long-term goals.
\n\u2022 Effectively consult and collaborate with various community entities and SAFE professionals to provide holistic services to the client as a team.
\n\u2022 Instill trust in clients and coworkers by respecting confidentiality, following through with assigned tasks in a timely manner, and thoroughly completing all required documentation with honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
\n\u2022 Attend trainings, workshops, and conferences for professional development.
\n\u2022 Maintain accountability through weekly supervision with your supervisor which ensures you are maintaining client files, using measurements for client success, keeping up with data entry and assessing outcomes\/outputs.<\/p>\n

To be successful in this role, WE\u2019LL need YOU too<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Possess a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in early childhood development, social work, or a related field
\n\u2022 2 years of experience working with vulnerable or at-risk families
\n\u2022 Be fluent in American Sign Language with experience providing services to deaf clients
\n\u2022 Have good organizational skills, as well as ability to effectively plan and schedule.
\n\u2022 Is able to manage a diverse number of projects and complete them in a timely manner.
\n\u2022 Be able to establish and maintain professional boundaries while providing supportive services
\n\u2022 Be knowledgeable of healthy childhood development, the impact of abuse\/neglect\/trauma on development, and the signs\/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
\n\u2022 Be available to provide home visits on evenings and\/or weekends (as needed), and on an emergency basis.
\n\u2022 Be knowledgeable of various community resources and services that may benefit families served and is able to effectively collaborate with various entities for the benefit of the client.
\n\u2022 Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check), as well as submit to a pre-employment drug screen and TB test.
\n\u2022 Adhere to our Guiding Principles, Mission, Core Competencies and Confidentiality Policy.<\/p>\n

How WE\u2019LL make it worth YOUR while<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 We will pay you an hourly wage of $17.00 – $18.50.
\n\u2022 We understand that you have commitments outside of the workplace, and we\u2019ll do our very best to offer you some flexibility in your work schedule.
\n\u2022 We\u2019ll provide you with an amazing work environment where you\u2019ll get to make a difference every day.<\/p>\n

To apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 You don\u2019t need to call us, just follow the link below.
\n\u2022 We promise we\u2019ll get in touch with you by phone or email.
\n\u2022 Here\u2019s the link to apply:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/jobs.safeaustin.org\/apply\/9ScVOG\/Deaf-Parent-Educator?source=DeafNetwork<\/a><\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.safeaustin.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Job Opportunity: Deaf Parent Educator – Austin Deaf Parent Educator Who WE are \u2022 We\u2019re The SAFE Alliance, an alliance of Austin Children\u2019s Shelter and SafePlace. \u2022 We\u2019re a registered, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, spanning two beautiful campuses on several acres…<\/p>\n

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