Advocacy Coach - Case Manager (Parent Educator)

Job Description The Parent Educator position is new for H.E.A.R.T.S. Are you a creator? If you are creative, hard-working, and committed individual looking for a satisfying and inspiring opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pregnant and parenting adolescents, then please consider joining the team at H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark) as an Advocacy Coach - Parent Educator!DescriptionH.E.A.R.T.S. was established 13 years ago as a non-profit organization in Durham, NC. We provide programming and support to pregnant and parenting adolescents, age 13-22, to help them with life skills training in the following areas: education, self-development, reproductive health, family development and financial awareness.The Advocacy Coach will provide direct and personalized one-on-one case manager support to participants through weekly check-ins and monthly meetings. The Advocacy Coach helps to connect participants to support programs and services in the community. In addition, the Advocacy Coach helps to organize and run monthly Group Sessions and Creative Learning Experiences. An ideal Advocacy Coach for H.E.A.R.T.S. is hard-working, detail-oriented, committed to mission of H.E.A.R.T.S., is an empowering coach, patient, and understanding.Job Responsibilities:Interview and orient new participants to the programHelp participants to define his/her needs and goalsAssist with securing necessary emergency support services for participantsPlan, organize and implement theory-based life skills trainingCapable of building a program from the ground upCoordinate one-on-one case management meetingsAssist with group session planning and facilitationImplement home visits with all participants on the caseloadRefer participants to appropriate community resourcesMonitor participants' attendance, goal achievements and needsAdvocate and Parent Educator for participantsMaintain participants' records, case reports and data filesDocument clearly all assistance and case notesAnalyze data and outcomesCommunicate effectively with Executive Director and teamStay up to date with professional development and trainingsBecome a Parent Educator - PAT CertifiedParticipate in professional organizationsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work ORBachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and one year directly related experience ORBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience (experience in the areas of case management, assessment, referral, supportive counseling, intervention, and goal planning)Capable of building a program from the ground upParent Educator - PAT Certified preferred by not required.We offer the following benefits to employees:BCBSNC Medical Insurance - 100% Employee CoverageDental and Visual InsuranceTwo weeks (10 Days) of Paid Time Off15 Paid HolidaysFlexible work schedulesSupportive work environmentReferences and background check will be required upon hiring.Salary$35,000 - $40,000 per yearCompany DescriptionH.E.A.R.T.S. was established 13 years ago as a non-profit organization in Durham, NC. We provide programming and support to pregnant and parenting adolescents, age 13-22, implementing life skills training in the following areas: education, self-development, black maternal and reproductive health, family development and financial awareness.Company DescriptionH.E.A.R.T.S. was established 13 years ago as a non-profit organization in Durham, NC. We provide programming and support to pregnant and parenting adolescents, age 13-22, implementing life skills training in the following areas: education, self-development, black maternal and reproductive health, family development and financial awareness.