Parent Educator
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MACON RESOURCES INC
Decatur, GA, US
Summary
The Parent Educator provides personal home visits to participating families and creates individualized family support plans. They also lead parent groups at the Children's Center and manage crisis intervention situations.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Kids Connection - Decatur, IL 62526Salary Range: $21.55 - $23.00 HourlyDo you believe that all children can learn, grow, and develop to reach their full potential? Are you interested in supporting parents as their children grow? If so, you could be MRI Bright Start's next Parent Educator!
The Parent Educator is vital in continuing MRIs mission to promote growth, independence and self-worth by providing personal visits to participating families homes, creating individualized family support plans and documenting developmental milestones. The Parent Educator also leads parent groups at MRIs Childrens Center, completes required documentation and is responsible for intervening in crisis situations.
So are you a good fit for MRIs Bright Start? Well, lets find out! MRI is looking for someone with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and an impulse to give back to the community! All full time employees will be eligible for health, life, vision, and FREE dental! Vacation, sick, and personal time is also offered! Take advantage of this great opportunity NOW!QualificationsWhat do you need to succeed?
Must supply transcripts of an Associate’s degree in early childhood education or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work or a related field, which includes course work in child development. Must have a minimum of one year of supervised experience in an early childhood setting.
Must have the physical capability to pull, push, turn, stoop, kneel, reach, and bend.
Must display the ability to work flexible hours, including occasional Saturdays and/or weekends.
Must have reliable transportation to conduct agency-generated services/ business and/or to transport infant/families as needed; must maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and a good Motor Vehicle Record; and must have auto insurance.
MRI provides services to promote the growth, independence, and self-worth of children and adults with disabilities.
MRI was formed through the consolidation of Progress Resource Center and Macon County Rehabilitation Facilities in 1988 to provide comprehensive habilitative and rehabilitative training programs and support services to individuals who have a developmental disability, mental illness or other disabling condition. In January 2015, Independence Pointe (formerly an Easter Seals affiliate) merged with MRI to provide to a system of coordinated services to fully support the diverse needs of the individuals and families living in Central Illinois.
Every year MRI helps people attain employment in the community, effect system change through self-advocacy, move to a more independent living arrangements, volunteer to help other community services, and achieve other personal goals that build confidence and self-esteem. MRI has continued to build community relationships and contribute to the community’s growth. MRI has expanded services by creating job opportunities at Jan-Pro Janitorial and Lawn Care, License Plates and other manufacturing contracts. These activities have served to educate the public about what MRI does, but more importantly, these programs demonstrate the capabilities and potential of the people who participate in the training programs.
MRI programs and services include Bright Start, Kid's Connection, Case Management, Developmental & Vocational Services, Community Employment, VISIONS, CAPS, Residential Services, Business and Manufacturing Services, Speech Therapy, Child Care, and Jan Pro Commercial Cleaning and Groundskeeping
Founded
1988
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Decatur, IL
MRI provides services to promote the growth, independence, and self-worth of children and adults with disabilities.
MRI was formed through the consolidation of Progress Resource Center and Macon County Rehabilitation Facilities in 1988 to provide comprehensive habilitative and rehabilitative training programs and support services to individuals who have a developmental disability, mental illness or other disabling condition. In January 2015, Independence Pointe (formerly an Easter Seals affiliate) merged with MRI to provide to a system of coordinated services to fully support the diverse needs of the individuals and families living in Central Illinois.
Every year MRI helps people attain employment in the community, effect system change through self-advocacy, move to a more independent living arrangements, volunteer to help other community services, and achieve other personal goals that build confidence and self-esteem. MRI has continued to build community relationships and contribute to the community’s growth. MRI has expanded services by creating job opportunities at Jan-Pro Janitorial and Lawn Care, License Plates and other manufacturing contracts. These activities have served to educate the public about what MRI does, but more importantly, these programs demonstrate the capabilities and potential of the people who participate in the training programs.
MRI programs and services include Bright Start, Kid's Connection, Case Management, Developmental & Vocational Services, Community Employment, VISIONS, CAPS, Residential Services, Business and Manufacturing Services, Speech Therapy, Child Care, and Jan Pro Commercial Cleaning and Groundskeeping
Founded
1988
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Decatur, IL
