Parent Educator DOC at Comprehensive Community Action

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Parenting Education, Program Development, Group Facilitation, Trauma-Informed Care, Restorative Practices, Case Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Organizational Skills, Cultural Responsiveness, Security Protocol Adherence, Curriculum Development, Coaching, Collaboration, Documentation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high-quality health and human services. JOB SUMMARY: The Parent Educator for the DOC is responsible for developing and delivering parenting education programs to incarcerated individuals within the correctional facility. The goal is to enhance parenting skills, promote healthy family relationships, and support successful reintegration into the community. This position requires sensitivity to the unique challenges faced by justice-involved individuals and a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive instruction. WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS: This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position. Occational weekend work. Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population. Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Human Services, Psychology, or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in parenting education, counseling, teaching, or group facilitation. Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and restorative practices. Ability to work effectively in a secure facility and manage group dynamics among incarcerated populations. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting underserved populations. Experience working within correctional settings or with justice-involved populations, preferred. Provide/maintain all required immunizations and/or vaccinations Complete all required background checks KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate evidence-based parenting classes and workshops for incarcerated parents. Develop lesson plans, materials, and activities tailored to diverse literacy levels and cultural backgrounds. Provide individual coaching or case management to participants as needed. Collaborate with reentry teams, mental health staff, and caseworkers to align programming with broader rehabilitative efforts. Maintain accurate attendance records, progress reports, and documentation for each participant. Coordinate with family services and visitation programs to promote healthy parent-child contact where appropriate. Evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements based on participant feedback and institutional goals. Always uphold institutional safety and security protocols. Participate in training, team meetings, and professional development related to corrections education and family systems. Position is based in a correctional facility with frequent movement within secure environments. Our Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 annually, an Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation, sick and personal days, and up to 13 paid holidays for all eligible employees. Some benefits are included for part-time employees. CCAP strives to cultivate and sustain a workforce devoted to providing compassionate and respectful care to all patients and clients. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Parent Educator will facilitate evidence-based parenting classes and workshops for incarcerated parents, developing tailored materials and providing individual coaching as needed. Responsibilities also include collaborating with internal teams, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring adherence to institutional safety protocols.