Parent Educator Assistant/SUN School Outreach Assistant

Neighborhood House Parent Educator Assistant/SUN School Outreach Assistant. 10 hrs/wk for NH Parenting Program, 4 hrs/wk for Youth & Family Services’ Jackson SUN School. Summary: Responsible for providing outreach, parent education, support, advocacy, translation, interpretation and facilitation of parent child interactive play groups. Work with groups, including parent education, preparation of room and toys for play group sessions, and organization of materials. Assist Parent Educators in outreach activities. Maintain accurate, legible, and timely documentation of services. Make home visits with Parent Educator. Coordinate with Jackson SUN School Coordinator to support participant families with translation, interpretation, and assist at Jackson SUN family events.

Minimum Qualifications 1. Assoc. Degree or equivalent in social work, child development or related field. 2. Work experience and translation and interpretation with children and families may substitute for degree. 3. Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles and cultures. 4. Experience working with Somali immigrant community and good written and oral capacity in the Somali language.

To apply: Email cover letter and resume to Meera Batra, Program Manager of Neighborhood House Parenting Program, [email protected] by November 30, 2010. EEO.