"Agent Assistant - Parent Educator (Lauderdale County)"

Job Summary

This position will be housed at the Lauderdale County Extension Office in Florence, 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 Lauderdale 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.

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.
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• 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