PAT Home Visitor

Delta Family Center PAT Home Visitor

8 hours per day, 186 days per school year

$17.19 per hour + depending on experience

Health Insurance available through the School District;
Retirement benefits through PERA

• Must pass and pay for a fingerprint/background clearance
• Must be willing to take the Work Keys test or have 48 hours of college credits
• Ability to work under the supervision of Backpack/BELA/Family Literacy coordinators
• Ability to be flexible with schedules and job assignment
• Willingness to attend conferences and trainings as needed
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds or more
• Computer skills:
  Mac-based platform, Google, web-based navigation
• Office duties: customer service, fax/copy skills, filing, scheduling clients, and office assistance as determined
• Work ethic that exemplifies enthusiasm, teamwork, and self-motivation
• Required to meet Highly Qualified status (High School Diploma/GED and Associate degree or 48 hours of college credit or passed Work Keys test)
• Fingerprint and background clearance
• Individual must show the following qualities for high-needs and often intense caseloads: takes initiative, demonstrated leadership skills, problem-solving skills, team oriented, show objectivity, strength-based, listening skills, empathy, organized, flexibility, critical thinking skills, service, positive, confidential, and maintain with high fidelity personal and professional boundaries
• CCR (Colorado Community Response) provides community-based services for at‑risk families to decrease child maltreatment

• Case management, direct services, and resource referrals (economic and non‑economical)
• Advocate for families by setting collaborative goals, referring to community resources, identifying support systems, discussing family stressors, assist with developing problem‑solving strategies, teach financial literacy strategies, and encourage healthy parenting strategies
• Family engagement practices: empowerment, encouragement, and education to help families overcome crisis, maltreatment, and family stressors
• Compliance with CCR and program guidelines
• Complete comprehensive assessments to gain insight in the family system
• Home visitation services, including travel within the area served
• Financial decision making assistance and coaching, inclusive of Flex Funding options
• Documentation of services provided and resources suggested
• Data entry in web-based databases, Sharepoint, and ETO
• Serve as liaison between schools, community agencies, and professionals as determined
• Attend multiple professional/personal development trainings
• Complete basic office management services
• Uphold responsibility as a mandatory reporter for Delta County School District

• All Delta Family Center staff will foster a positive attitude toward the community they live and work in, projecting professionalism, compassion, respect, and resourcefulness as a Delta County School District Employee. Honesty, integrity, and flexibility will be valued as each individual works as a Delta Family Center Team Member.