Family Educator

Champions for Children Organization Statement

Champions for Children prevents child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and helping them build positive childhood experiences. From prenatal through school-age, our evidence-based, nationally accredited family education fosters healthy child development by enhancing practical skills, confidence, and connections to essential resources.

Our Mission

Champions for Children’s mission is to support healthy child development by empowering families through education, coaching, and strong family and community connections.

Our Vision

Children are safe, loved, and surrounded by strong, supportive families.

Position Summary: Join our Family Educator team and become a vital part of a caring, culturally responsive support network dedicated to mothers, fathers and caregivers with children aged 17 and under. In this direct-service position, you’ll be trained and accredited to deliver proven, evidence-based curricula – empowering parents and caregivers by improving parenting confidence, supporting them through increasing their knowledge of child development and helping them reconnect with their children. Are you passionate about promoting positive changes in families? Comfortable facilitating group experiences with mothers, fathers and caregivers? This may be the role for you! This position is responsible for the delivery and instruction of the Nurturing Parenting curricula, child development education support and developmentally appropriate activities for families with children and reports to the Family Learning Center Program Manager. 

Position location: Family Learning Center (Located at Ibis Behavioral Health) 4422 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605 and 3107 N. 50th Street, Suite B, Tampa, FL 33619

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

1. Plan and deliver parent-child visitation groups, support groups, reflective groups. Facilitate the Nurturing Parenting program according to program guidelines. This would include but not be limited to: 

• planning for groups

 • preparing for groups

 • providing a warm and welcoming environment for participants

• facilitating the group experience in line with program expectations

 • cleaning up after group

 2. Coordinate developmental assessment collections as described by the funder

3. Organize & maintain education and program supplies for efficient access and inventory control.

4. Maintain accurate and timely records. 

5. Attend staff meetings, on-going in-service training, and reflective supervision as required. 

6. Complete accurate and timely data collection to complete reporting requirements and support program’s compliance to contract, grant, accreditation, and agency requirements.

 7. Cultivate and manage collaborative relationships with other serving agencies which may include presentations, participation with Cove Behavioral Health community events, special projects, and attending meetings as a representative of the Family Learning Center.

 8. Participate on appropriate agency, department, and community planning teams. 

9. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or related field.

 2. At least three years of relevant experience. 

3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 

4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., non-judgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, tactful).

 5. Strong organizational and record keeping skills.

 6. Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; move materials up to 10 pounds on a regular basis; infrequently move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

 7. Some travel around Hillsborough County required.

 8. Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the population that Champions for Children serves. 

9. Must have reliable vehicle, active auto insurance, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

 10. Must successfully complete a Florida level 2 criminal background clearance, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening.

 11. Ability to work during non-traditional hours: Tuesday to Saturday schedule, some possible evening hours

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

PAY RATE - $24.46 per hour 

HOLIDAYS – Eligible Employees: PT/FT 25 hours and above
Champions grants 16 paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Mindfulness Monday (3/13), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, a Birthday Holiday, and 3 Floating Holidays (prorated for new employees).

PAID TIME OFF - Eligible Employees: PT/FT 25 hours and above
15 days per year. PTO benefits increase on the 2nd, 5th, and 10th work anniversaries.

GROUP INSURANCE BENEFITS: Eligible Employees: 

1. Medical, Dental, Vision
2. Short-term disability - 
3. Group Term Life/AD&D Insurance - Employer paid benefit. Provides coverage of $25,000 for the employee.
4. Life Insurance
5. Long-Term Disability
6. Colonial Life Products

401K RETIREMENT PLAN

Champions will match up to 4% of employee's contribution

EMPLOYEE ASSITANCE PROGRAM
Whether it's planning for your financial future or beginning to seek mental health resources, Champions is here to support its employees through our employee assistance program (EAP) with USAble Life.

Champions for Children is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All employment decisions at Champions for Children, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, are based on job-related qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, and are made in accordance with applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including the Florida Civil Rights Act.

Champions for Children complies with all applicable federal funding requirements and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants, as required by law. Employment with Champions for Children is at will. This means that either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

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