Pat Parent Educator - West - Hybrid

Hybrid Position in Region 8

This is a hybrid position and the candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8:
Val Verde, Edwards, Kinney, Maverick, Dimmit, Zavala, Uvalde, Real, and Medina County.

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.

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

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
• Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish

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)
• PAT Certified Educator 0-3

• 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
• 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

Organizational Responsibility

• Supports and works to achieve SJRC Texas's mission, vison, core values, and strategic goals
• Maintain fiscal…