FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST PARENTS AS TEACHERS in Baltimore, MD - LifeBridge Health Career Site FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST PARENTS AS TEACHERS in Baltimore, MD - LifeBridge Health Career Site Save Job Saved
Summary
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
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.
Responsibilities
Attend training to become a Certified Parent Educator.
Provide personal home visits to families on assigned caseload
Plan and conduct home visits using the Parents As Teachers (PAT) instructional curriculum based activities, methods and materials.
Provide early detection and developmental screening services to children zero to five years of age.
Monitor client caseload and record child's developmental progress
Maintain accurate records of all personal home visits, contacts, screenings, resource linkages and data input of progress and required reports.
Maintain client confidentiality and integrity in keeping with agency policies, practices, professional standards, and program requirements.
Acquire knowledge and expertise of the agency's Client Management System (Visit Tracker) software and other various database systems.
Participate in community outreach events as needed and required.
Attend agency staff meetings as necessary and required.
Perform all other duties as assigned and adhere to ongoing policies, program standards and supervisory directives.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in early childhood development or related field is preferred, with a minimum of two years' experience directly working with young children under the age of 5 required.
OTHER: 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 'n plays at times.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Strong knowledge of child development, parent education, and the Parents as Teachers curriculum
Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with diverse families
Skilled in observation, assessment, and documentation of child and family progress
Effective communication and active listening skills
Experience connecting families to community resources and supports
Strong organization, time management, and documentation abilities
Understanding of trauma-informed care and family systems
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with a team
Genuine commitment to empowering parents as their child's first and most important teacher
Full time day shift, $50K annually
Additional Information
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support - improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
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