UP Kids seeks a compassionate and dedicated Post Adoption Specialist/Parent Educator to support birth and adoptive families. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of families and children!

houghton, Michigan, United States

Job Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Post Adoption Specialist/Parent Educator to support birth and adoptive families. This role involves providing resources, training, advocacy, and support to ensure successful parenting and permanent placements for children. You will help develop family-centered plans tailored to individual needs to help families thrive together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide resources and support to birth and adoptive families.
• Conduct training interventions for parents.
• Advocate for families and assist in navigating services.
• Collaborate with families to create and implement family-centered plans.
• Travel to meet families as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree mandatory--Human Services field strongly preferred.  However, a combination of a bachelor's degree in any field plus relevant job experience in human services working will children and families can also be considered.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible/varied part-time hours.
• Experience working with children and families.

Pay and Benefits:

• Pay: $19 per hour.
• Generous Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Company-provided laptop and cell phone.
• Flexible schedule.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Remote work options available.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of families and children!