PARENT EDUCATOR - NORTH - HYBRID at SJRC Texas Inc

New Braunfels, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Parent-Child Interaction, Development-Centered Parenting, Family Well-Being, Culturally Sensitive Approaches, Organizational Skills, Record Keeping, Assessment Administration, Goal Development, Social Connections, Home Visits, Confidentiality, Communication Skills, Trust Building, Recruitment Activities, Transportation Management, CPR/First Aid Certification

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

This is a hybrid positions and the candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8: Bandera, Kerr, 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

Responsibilities

The Parent Educator is responsible for implementing the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program, focusing on parent-child interaction and family well-being. This includes maintaining records, conducting assessments, and delivering services to families.