Nurturing Parenting Practitioner - Parent Educator

A New Leaf is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurturing Parenting Practitioner to join our Nurturing Parenting Program. In this role, you will provide direct support to families, helping them strengthen their parenting skills and foster nurturing relationships within their households. Responsibilities include facilitating group sessions, conducting individualized assessments, and delivering evidence-based interventions aligned with the Nurturing Parenting Program’s curriculum. 

The ideal candidate will have a background in family services, experience working with diverse populations, and a deep commitment to empowering families through positive parenting strategies. This role is essential to helping families build a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for their children.

Hourly Pay Rate: $18 - $22 (depending on education/experience)

Schedule: Various days and times, including weekends/evenings (based on the needs of the families)

Location: Maricopa County, AZ

*Required to complete our "New Hire Orientation" held on the first work week of employment, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; subject to change upon completion of orientation requirements which may grant early release of orientation before Friday; orientation not offered evenings or weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education & Experience:

• NPP I: High School diploma or GED, required + 2 years work experience within child welfare field, required.
• NPP II: Associate degree in Human Services or related field + 2 years work experience within child welfare field, required.
• NPP III: Associate degree in Human Services or related field + over 2 years work experience within child welfare related work experience, required.

Plus:      

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of family dynamics and family centered services. 
• Demonstrated experience working with multi-problem families.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to access community resources.  
• Demonstrated experience in cultural diversity, substance abuse, effects of child abuse and neglect on child development, sexual abuse, mediation, and other interventions. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

• Nurturing Parenting Program Practitioner will work directly with families whose children are involved with the Department of Child Safety. 
• Drive your personal vehicle and agency vehicles to conduct program business. 
• Nurturing Parenting Program Practitioner will provide evidence-based parent skill-building services that are individualized to the need of the family, culture, and readiness for change. 
• The service the Practitioner will provide is intended to strengthen family protective factors to reduce risk of child abuse or neglect and enhance parent/caregiver protective capacities so that children are safe in their own homes. 
• Establish and maintain a confidential service case record for each client to whom services are provided.  
• Documentation for all correspondents, communication, visitation, skill sessions and missed appointments of any kind with the parent/caregiver, ADCS personal, placement or any other party associated with the case in the case notes.  
• Document (verbal and written) and submit significant and routine paperwork such as progress notes, statistics reports, daily activities, special concerns, varied incident reports, etc., as required by the program and submit to appropriate personnel. 
• Meet with the parent(s) up to 2 hours a week to provide education and support in developing and strengthening parenting skills using Nurturing Parenting Curriculums.  
• Monitor, observe and document all interactions and behaviors between the parent(s) and child(ren) during supervised visits or an in home observation (i.e., de-escalating hostile situations, modeling proper behavior, utilizing proper communication skills, as well as monitoring all other interactions during visits). 
• Provide services to clients any day of the week, including weekends and holidays and in evening hours to accommodate the needs of the family’s schedule.  
• Work cooperatively with Child Protective Services to develop assessments and plans, provide required periodic reports and attend meetings with CPS staff. 
• Develop caring, supportive, and strength-based relationships with all you meet that is culturally competent and trauma-informed. 

Compliance/Requirements:   

• Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card 
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation 
• Current Auto Liability Insurance 
• CLEAN 39 Month Motor Vehicle Record 
• Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age 
• Regular Random Drug Testing