Parents as Teachers (PAT) Parent Educator

Description

While you work to empower Colorado youth and families, we empower you to develop your career. Join one of the most respected leaders in child advocacy services – Shiloh House. Our family like culture and specialized programs allow our staff to utilize their individual talents and contribute in ways that are both professionally and personally fulfilling. At Shiloh House you will find meaning and purpose in your work while you build your career. Our leaders are dedicated to teaching and providing you with the tools to be successful. We believe strongly in growing and developing our future leaders, providing advancement opportunities by promoting from within. Come join us and serve our great community!!

Join our Parents as Teachers team as a Parent Educator. You will be partnering with families to foster parent-child interactions and empower families to be their child’s first teacher. You will work with families to collaboratively set goals and support the family as a whole.

Compensation

• In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this position is between $19.01-$23.76 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• Paid time off
• Personal leave
• ClassPass -  A wellness benefit providing access to a variety of fitness classes, gyms, and wellness experiences to support your health and well-being 
• 10% off tuition at CCU for their online programs
• Overtime
• Bonuses
• Flexibility
• Employee assistance program
• Growth opportunities are available throughout the agency as we love to promote from within!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide parent education through regular personal visits implementing the Parents as
• Teachers Foundational 1 and 2 curriculum for families prenatally through kindergarten entry
• Assess family’s needs and provide developmentally appropriate information, guidance, and support to parents
• Work with the PAT team to organize, plan, coordinate, and facilitate monthly group connections
• Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being
• Use the PAT Foundational curriculum to share research-based information with families
• Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation to meet program fidelity and funder requirements.
• Participate in at least 2 hour of reflective supervision monthly and at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually

Schedule:

• Flexible schedule with the ability to meet with families on weekends or evenings when needed
• Full time and part time available

Posting Date: 10/31/2024

Application Window: Ongoing (Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis)

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of experience working with families and/or children.
• Bilingual preferred
• Current PAT Certification preferred.
• Good understanding and foundation of child development birth-five years old.
• Knowledge of community resources and systems
• Enjoy teaching, educating and empowering youth with care and compassion
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google documents.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record and proof of valid vehicle insurance..
• Must be willing to pass FBI fingerprint & child abuse database background checks.

Salary : $19 - $24