Pat Parent Educator - West - Hybrid

pat parent educator - west - hybrid

full time crystal city, tx, us

5 days ago requisition

salary range: $50,000.00 to $50,000.00 annually

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, engage 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)

• 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

• supports and works to achieve sjrc…