"Agent Assistant - Parent Educator (Lamar County)"

Agent Assistant - Parent Educator (Lamar County)

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S5025P

Home Org Name: Lamar County

Division Name: AL Cooperative Extension System

Job Class Code: CA01A/B

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: Yes

Limited Term Length: 12 months or more

Job Summary

This position will be housed at the Lamar County Extension Office in Vernon, AL.
This is a limited term position. Continued employment is based on the continuation of extramural funding and is subject to renewal.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System seeks an Agent Assistant I/II - Parent Educator. The Parent Educator will be responsible for visiting families of unborn to five-year-old children in Lamar County, providing support to new parents. The visit will be on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis unless more time is needed. Parent Educators will assist parents in developing a better understanding of child development, establishing expectations, and gaining skills to support school readiness for their children.

The Agent Assistant will have a 40-hour work week schedule and periodically provide evening and/or weekend hours.

EXTENSION: The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. Its educational programs grow from these two land grant university campuses to serve the people of Alabama. Science-based educational programs are delivered that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Information and programs are available online or in person through all 67 County Extension Offices and at teaching sites throughout Alabama communities. For more information, please see https://www.aces.edu/.

Essential Functions

• Implement the curriculum provided by the National Parents as Teachers Center and the local districts enhancements.
• Serve up to 15 families with a minimum of 2 home visits per month per family.
• A minimum of three parent group meetings per year.
• Complete all required documentation regarding home visits, attendance records, PAT events, screening summaries, and reports requested by the coordinator.
• Actively recruit families to participate in the program. Attend all required trainings for certification, in-service, and screenings.
• Attend monthly staff meetings with supervisor, lead parent educator, and other parent educators.
• Provide community support services to families as needed.
• Requires visiting families in the homes and must be comfortable with delivering educational services in a nonjudgmental/strengths-based manner
• Must be well organized and be able to keep up with complicated timelines for screening and reporting.
• Passion for job, upbeat, enthusiastic, team player.
• Flexibility with respect to time and days to work (should be able to work some weekends and evenings when client schedules require it). Regular hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I- High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience in the organization and/or presentation of pre-designed educational programs/services, customer service, administrative support/clerical or related experience.

Level II- High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in the organization and/or presentation of pre-designed educational programs/services, customer service, administrative support/clerical or related experience.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication and human relation skills.
• An understanding of basic mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to efficiently and accurately maintain records.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with families, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Sincere interest in working with program participants in a home/ educational setting.
• Decision making and leadership skills.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft tools including Excel.

Minimum Technology Skills

• A working knowledge of operating a personal computer, including a demonstrated competency using Microsoft Office software.

Minimum License and Certifications

• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection.

Salary Range: $34,550- $52,000

Job Category: Education/Instructional

City position is located in: Vernon

State position is located: Alabama

Closing Date: 02/09/2026

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