PARENT EDUCATOR - NORTH

The candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8b: Kerr, Bandera, 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