Children's Facilitator- Community- Parents As Teachers (PAT)

• 4 Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA 15857
• $14.63 per hour
• Hourly
• Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  
  

Parents As Teachers is an early childhood parent education and family support program serving families until their child enters Kindergarten, usually age 5. The program model consists of four components: Personal visits offer parents age-appropriate child development information, help them to observe their child, address parenting concerns and engage the family in activities that provide meaningful parent-child interaction. Group meetings provide opportunities for families to share information about parenting issues and observe their children in a social setting. Screenings are conducted to provide early identification of developmental delays and health, vision, and hearing problems and increase parents' understanding of their child's development. A resource network helps families identify and connect with needed resources and overcome barriers to accessing services.

Summary

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 Curricula in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families. This position is also responsible for facilitating and coordinating activities at the Children's Center. The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) provides a curriculum for parents of children ages 0-16.

Position Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree required in Education or related Human Service field.
• A minimum of two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
  
  

Certifications & Licenses

• Certification in the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation must obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Certification in Parents as Teachers Foundational 2 within or must obtain within 120 days of employment.
• The parent educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services.
• Ability to receive training in the 0-12 and Teen Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) curriculum within six months of employment.
• Have reliable transportation, as the job requires use of employee's personal vehicle.
• Possess a current and valid driver's license issued by state of residence and be able to operate an agency and/or personal vehicle safely during various weather patterns whether it be daytime or after dark.
• Be at least 21 years of age and have a driving record that meets the requirements of the DCI Vehicle Fleet Policy.
  
  

Benefits

• Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And More!
  
  

Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.