Parent Educator - North - Hybrid

Position: PARENT EDUCATOR - NORTH - HYBRID
This is a hybrid positions and the candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8:
Bandera, Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Comal or Guadalupe County.

PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY

Satisfactory implementation and delivery of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program within the context of the PAT curriculum and Quality Essential Requirements.

A certified parent educator implements the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the Parent Educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative

* Maintain accurate logs and records as required by the PAT Program and SJRC Texas

* Prepare and submit monthly reports as scheduled by the PAT Program including but not limited to a monthly Summary of Service (SOS), mileage documentation and TPCN documentation and billing

* Maintain the ability to use time and resources effectively to meet job requirements

* Maintain up to date client records-meeting all PAT requirements for documentation in family folders and in required databases

* Ensure all program data is accurate and detailed

* Abide by TPCN documentation and billing guidelines

* Strong organizational and record keeping skills

Program

* Participate in staff meetings, trainings and conferences as required by PAT

* Effectively administer parent/caregiver assessments to all enrolled caregivers.

* Develop, monitor and review goals with each family

* Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engages in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development

* Effectively deliver PAT services to a caseload of up to 20 families using the Parents as Teachers curriculum to deliver home visits

* Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well being

* Maintain confidentiality

* Help parents and children transition to other services as needed

* Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents as a model for parent-child relationships

* Support and promote the philosophy and integrity of PAT

* Be available to provide PAT presentations at health fairs and to individuals, school staff, or community agencies

* Be available to respond to phone or written communication from individuals seeking information on PAT or Prevention Services

* Assist with completion of the PAT Annual Program Report

* Monitor and manage a healthy balance between personal and professional responsibilities

* Engage in recruitment activities

* Travel to and back from home visits within assigned region

* Other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development or Social Science field of study preferred

* 1+ Years in Social Services Field including early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or related field

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

* Valid state drivers license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance

* CPR/First Aid Certification (provided)

* Bilingual preferred

* PAT Certified Educator 0-3

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

* Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children

* Stamina to work long days and drive long distances

* Ability to work at various times throughout the week to include some evenings and weekends

* Must have ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

* Must have ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions (with or without hearing aids)

* Must have ability to read fine print, have sustained vision and peripheral vision (with or without glasses)

* Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments

* Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise

* Frequent exposure to various living environments

* Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervised by:
Texas Family First PAT Supervisor

Supervises: N/A