Parenting Support Specialist, Temporary
Centerstone
Summary
The PRN, Temporary Parenting That Works Support Specialist provides supplemental support to the Parenting That Works program on an as-needed basis. This position assists with classroom activities, parent engagement, program events, and general program operations to help ensure continuity of services during staffing gaps or periods of increased program need.
Job description
Summary of Position
The PRN, Temporary Parenting That Works Support Specialist provides supplemental support to the Parenting That Works program on an as-needed basis. This position assists with classroom activities, parent engagement, program events, and general program operations to help ensure continuity of services during staffing gaps or periods of increased program need.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Classroom Support
- Assist with preparing classroom materials, lesson activities, and learning centers.
- Help maintain children's educational materials, games, and activity resources.
- Provide classroom coverage and support as needed.
- Help create a welcoming and engaging environment for children and families.
Parent and Family Engagement
- Support parent participation during classroom activities and group sessions.
- Assist staff with parent education groups and family engagement events.
- Encourage positive interactions between parents and children during program activities.
Program Support
- Assist with program events, presentations, and special activities.
- Support program tours as assigned.
- Participate in team meetings and program-related training.
- Complete required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with the program team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing program needs and schedules.
- Basic organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience working with young children and families preferred.
- Experience in community-based programs, education, childcare, or family support services preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience working with young children and families preferred
- Experience in community-based programs, education, childcare, or family support services preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Basic organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- AD&D Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing Education Opportunities
Company overview
Centerstone is one of the nation's largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations, providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across multiple states. Founded as a 501(c)(3) organization, Centerstone operates as a leading healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health treatment, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention services. The organization serves over 250,000 individuals annually through a network of facilities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Centerstone offers a full continuum of care including outpatient therapy, inpatient treatment, residential services, crisis management, counseling, housing support, and specialized programs for veterans, children, and families. Following its historic merger with Brightli in 2025, the organization now employs more than 10,000 professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, master's-level clinicians, social workers, and support staff. Centerstone's innovative approach includes the Centerstone Institute, which focuses on clinical research, evidence-based practice implementation, and quality improvement initiatives. The organization is recognized for its commitment to underserved populations and its development of the first known simulation training center for community-based behavioral health clinicians.