Parent educator

Company Description Cornerstone Family Interventions, Inc. is a human services organization dedicated to strengthening families and promoting child well-being. The organization focuses on providing education, support, and intervention services that help caregivers create safe, nurturing home environments. Cornerstone Family Interventions, Inc. partners with community agencies and local systems to address family needs and reduce risk factors that impact children. Team members work collaboratively in a mission-driven setting where compassion, respect, and ethical practice are core values. The mission of the Cornerstone Parents as Teachers is to promote the optimal early development, learning, and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers.

Role Description The Parent Educator is a member of Cornerstone's Parents as Teachers program. This is a nationally accredited program. Optimally, this is a full-time role responsible for providing parenting education and support to caregivers in Boone and Lincoln Counties in West Virginia. Individuals may be eligible to work part-time.

This is a hybrid position, with some duties performed on-site (documentation, planning, virtual meetings) and some in the field (home visits, office-based sessions, community meetings). Day-to-day responsibilities include delivering individual and group parenting skills training, using evidence-informed curricula, and tailoring sessions to family needs and goals. The Parent Educator conducts intake assessments, develops service plans, and provides ongoing case management, including coordination with social services, schools, and other community resources. Additional duties include maintaining accurate and timely records, preparing progress reports, participating in team meetings and supervision, and engaging in outreach and follow-up contacts to support family engagement and retention.

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Qualifications

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• Candidates should possess strong skills in Parent Education and Parenting Skills Training, with the ability to facilitate both individual and group sessions.
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• Candidates should possess Case Management skills, including assessment, service planning, documentation, and coordination with community resources.
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• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including active listening, clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to build trust with diverse families.
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• Candidates should possess foundational knowledge of Psychology or related behavioral sciences to understand child development, family dynamics, and trauma-informed approaches.
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• Relevant qualifications may include an associate or bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, education, or a related field, or equivalent experience in family services.
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• Additional beneficial skills include cultural humility, crisis response, conflict resolution, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to manage time and caseloads effectively.
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• Experience working with families involved in child welfare or community-based programs, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation for home visits, and the ability to meet background check requirements are strongly preferred.
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Salary is commiserate with education and experience and starts at $29,500 annually.