Parent Educator

Description

Responsible for delivering parenting and child development education services to the target client population. The Educator will schedule, perform, and document client home visits and/or group sessions as required by program supervisors. All home visiting educators are required to complete Parents as Teachers Educator Certification Training and additional follow up trainings to maintain certification. Other duties include representation of the Program and Catholic Charities in the community.

Requirements

Position Responsibilities:

• *Plan for and conduct personal visits with assigned clients in their home or virtually. Give educational guidance that is relevant to the individual child’s development in his home environment using the PAT Foundational Curriculum.
• *Document all home visits/virtual, screenings, assessments and group meeting attendance in required databases as determined by contractor and agency.
• *Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files, including: intake paperwork, lesson documentation, child development observations, assessments (pre and post), developmental screenings/screening summaries, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
• *Report on activities, visits, classes, meetings, and special client concerns to the Program Supervisors and other staff during required staff meetings and regular reflective supervision.
• Make initial contact with each referred client within 2 business days. Schedule appointment for first visit within 14 days if possible. Build a trusting relationship with client to keep them engaged for duration of program.
• Provide developmental & social emotional screenings (ASQ and ASQ-SE) and vision/hearing screenings for each child in the program as required by the Program supervisors (at enrollment, then every six months thereafter).
• Complete Health Questionnaire for each enrolled child (along with first developmental screen and once per year thereafter).
• Administer parenting inventories (PFS, EPDS, RAT, PICCOLO) to each client at set intervals per screening schedule.
• Administer PAT Participant Satisfaction Questionnaire to each client every 6 months & HOPES Program Experience Survey at exit.
• Submit credit card expenses through online systems as outlined in the contract and in line with the budgetary availability.
• Lead and assist with planning and conducting Group Connections meetings as directed by Program supervisors.
• Provide and document appropriate resources and referrals for social services for clients in need and set goals.
• Discuss concerns regarding client situations or program issues with supervisors immediately, and make CPS reports as needed.
• Check email and work phone daily
• Seek out and share new information related to parenting, pregnancy, and child development.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned by Program supervisors.
• Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory.
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Family & Children’s Services and Parents as Teachers Program Director.
• Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Integrity/Honesty
• Results Oriented
• Stress Management
• Thorough

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Bachelor’s degree in social services, education, early childhood or related fields preferred. Minimum of High School diploma required with experience.
• Experience Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in any or all of the following areas: home visiting, case management, working with families at risk, teen parents, families from diverse backgrounds, and/or children 0 – 5 years of age.
• License and Credentials

o Must be at least 21 years old

• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Clean driving record
• Parents As Teachers Certification preferred

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

· Knowledge of client file documentation and record keeping including organization and time management,

· Knowledge of Hispanic culture in southwest Texas is helpful

· Extensive working knowledge of child development, community resources, and positive parenting techniques

• Experience with computer software, email and internet (Penelope and Signify data systems preferred);

· A solid grasp of ethical boundaries to work independently and ability to maintain professional client/educator relationships;

· Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;

· Must have good written and verbal skills, bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus;

· Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Travel requirements for the position includes 30% local and minimal out of town travel.