Job DescriptionThrough the Maine Families Program, this Parent Education Professional delivers the Parent as Teachers™ evidence-based model which is based on respected research findings with numerous studies demonstrating the following positive outcomes: increased parent knowledge of development, early detection of developmental delays, increased school readiness and prevention of child abuse and neglect as a basis. Parent Education Professionals also build protective factors that serve as buffers to reduce risk to young children, prenatal to age three, and families.These protective factors include parental resilience, knowledge of child development and parenting skills, social connections, and social-emotional competence of children. This model is designed to be delivered in the homes of parents or virtually through Zoom. This position works with families in the Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties including and not limited to the towns of Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick, Harpswell, Topsham, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, and Richmond as assigned. The Parent Education Professional will work remotely and in the field, with a homebase in the Knox Lincoln County Extension Office at 377 Manktown Road, Waldoboro. Travel within Cumberland and Sagadahoc Counties is required. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $46,000 to $47,500 commensurate with qualifications and experience.Complete Job DescriptionAbout the University:The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.Cooperative Extension is the doorway to UMaine expertise. For over 100 years, Extension has been putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities - in every corner of Maine. These educational efforts focus on the Maine Food System and Positive Youth Development through 4-H programs. In addition to state offices in Orono, there is a network of county-based offices staffed by experts who provide practical, locally-based solutions for farmers, small business owners, kids, parents, consumers, and many others. Cooperative Extension actively strives to be an equitable, sustainable, purposeful and enjoyable place to work. We are interested in candidates who can contribute diverse experiences and perspectives to the department and campusMany employees report that a primary reason for choosing UMaine is quality of life. From harbors overlooking the Atlantic Ocean to Baxter Peak, the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, Maine offers a myriad of natural beauty and landscapes perfect for outdoor adventures. About 90% of the state is forested with 3,500 miles of shoreline. Residents living in Maine experience all four seasons; including cold and snowy winters, short and beautiful summers, and incredible foliage changes in the fall. Forestry, agriculture, tourism and, of course, lobsters play a large role in Maine's economy. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic and a reasonable cost of living make Maine a wonderful place to live.Qualifications:Required:
- A bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, child and family studies, human services, social work, and a minimum of one year of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents or an unrelated bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years' supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
- Knowledge of infant and child development and parent child attachment.
- Demonstrated skills in establishing rapport and assessing the needs of parents and young children.
- Experience working with and delivering programs to diverse participants.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to travel with personal vehicle (travel reimbursed at the current grant rate).
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, and Zoom.
Preferred:
- Experience working in a home-based setting.
- Knowledge of and experience connecting families to local organizations and services.
- Experience in delivering parent education.
- Knowledge of maternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.
Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to Apply and upload the documentation listed below:1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position2.) a resume/curriculum vitaeCandidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.For full consideration, materials must be submitted by July 19, 2024.For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jennifer Doherty - ...@maine.edu.The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-###-####. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).Clery ActThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report by clicking on this link: If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.###.####.