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Teacher - Early Head Start (Butte, MT)

Butte, MT · On-site

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What is the difference between Parent Aware vs Child Care Provider?

AspectParent AwareChild Care Provider
CredentialsRequires specific quality ratings and training standardsRequires licensing and certifications based on state regulations
Work EnvironmentChild-focused, educational settings, often in licensed facilitiesVaries from home-based to center-based care environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by programs promoting quality early childhood educationUsed by licensed providers offering childcare services

Parent Aware is a quality rating system for early childhood programs, emphasizing educational standards and quality improvement. Child Care Providers are licensed professionals or facilities providing childcare services. While both serve young children, Parent Aware focuses on program quality ratings, whereas Child Care Providers are the service providers themselves.

What is a Parent Aware rating and what does a Parent Aware rater do?

Parent Aware is Minnesota’s Quality Rating and Improvement System for early childhood programs. A Parent Aware rater evaluates early learning and child care programs based on a set of standards that measure how well the program prepares children for school. The rater reviews documentation, observes classroom practices, and provides feedback to help programs improve quality. Programs that participate receive a rating from one to four stars, helping families make informed choices. The process supports continuous quality improvement in early childhood education.

How does a Parent Aware coach typically collaborate with early childhood educators to support quality improvement in childcare programs?

As a Parent Aware coach, you will work closely with early childhood educators by providing guidance, resources, and feedback tailored to each program's unique needs. Collaboration often involves onsite visits, regular check-ins, and facilitating professional development workshops. You'll help educators understand and implement Minnesota’s quality standards, set achievable goals, and track progress toward higher Parent Aware ratings. This role requires strong relationship-building skills and a supportive approach to encourage continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Parent Aware Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Parent Aware Coach, you need a background in early childhood education, knowledge of child development, and experience working with childcare providers or families. Familiarity with assessment tools, coaching frameworks, and data tracking systems is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as a bachelor's degree in early childhood or related fields. Excellent communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills are vital for supporting and guiding providers through quality improvement processes. These skills ensure effective coaching and help create high-quality early learning environments for children.
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Parent Mentor (Columbia County) - Mothers

Morrison Child and Family Services

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$21.64 - $23.85/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 13 days ago

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Description
TITLE: Parent Mentor - Mothers
POSITION: Full-Time/ In-Person
LOCATION: Columbia County
Typical Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm
SALARY: $21.64/hr. - $23.85/hr.
Morrison Child and Family Services: We are a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non-profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency, Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to the
following values of trauma-informed care:
  • Nonviolence - being safe and doing the right thing
  • Emotional Intelligence - managing our feelings so we don't hurt ourselves or others
  • Social Learning - respecting and sharing ideas of our teams
  • Democracy - shared decision making whenever possible
  • Open Communication - saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it
  • Social Responsibility - everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture
  • Growth and Change - creating hope for our clients and ourselves

Are you a parent in recovery? Do you have lived experience of addiction, recovery, and DHS child welfare involvement? Come support parents' efforts to reunite with their children and find their path to recovery. Morrison Child & Family Services is seeking females (Mothers) with shared and or lived experiences of addiction recovery with a closed DHS Child Welfare case.
The Parent Mentor Program offers a supportive & inspiring workplace for people in recovery, including an employee resource group for staff of color.
Our motto is: RECOVERY FIRST-FAMILY SECOND-WORK THIRD!
Position Summary:
The Parent Mentor program matches Parent Mentors who have lived experience of involvement with ODHS child welfare and are currently living a recovery lifestyle with parents currently entering the Child Welfare system. Parent Mentors are role models demonstrating the possibility of change and a healthy life as a parent in recovery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Empower and coach parents through their case with ODHS, support them at family meetings and court hearings, drive parents to appointments in Columbia County, connect parents to culturally specific resources and provide support for other mentors on the team are all important aspects of this work
  • Develop a trusting relationship with child welfare-involved parents by providing regular contact and support, building trust and rapport, including attending court and/or meetings with ODHS
  • Build relationships with ODHS Child Welfare, treatment services and dependency court systems and represent the Parent Mentor Program positively with all County partners
  • Communicate positively and professionally with ODHS staff and work collaboratively with caseworkers to support parents in achieving their goals
  • Consult with ODHS Child Welfare staff regarding effective culturally specific relevant practices to engage families of the assigned client population.
  • Encourage and support parent participation in program Parent Support Group events and activities.
  • Facilitate OSLC-KEEP sessions, as appropriate, following required training and certifications.
  • Is aware of Morrison Compliance Program including Compliance Officer, Compliance Standards of Conduct, and Employee Compliance Hotline. Understands Compliance Standards of Conduct and signs attestation document. Completes all assigned compliance, HIPAA, client privacy, and fraud, waste, and abuse training. Knows how to report any client privacy or fraud, waste, or abuse concerns.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.
  • Participate in staff development, in-services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma-informed behavioral healthcare organization.

Experience/Education Requirements:
  • Personal experience and knowledge of addiction issues
  • Minimum 2 years in active recovery from using alcohol and other drugs
  • Personal experience of a ODHS Child Welfare case, closed for a minimum 1 year required
  • High School Diploma or GED or high school level writing and reading skills

Other Requirements:
  • Position requires personal transportation allowing for regular travel within Columbia County for meetings and trainings in a timely manner. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and personal auto liability insurance.
  • Applicants pursuing CADC certification should be advised that this role does not fulfill the supervision requirements necessary for internship credit.
  • Must pass a criminal history check.

Working Conditions:
Environment: Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.
Mental demands: Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work might be unpredictable and disrupts planned tasks, requiring flexible time management.
Physical demands: Ability to remain calm and emotionally available serving youth, adults and or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions.
All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standard-setting and accreditation body for health care. Morrison is also certified as a trauma-informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute. Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma-informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools.
We are an Affirmative Action Plan Employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan, Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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