TEXAS FAMILY FIRST PARENT EDUCATOR - HYBRID - NORTH

Job Description

Job Description

This is a hybrid position and the candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8: Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Bandera, Comal, and 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.

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
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred 

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)
• 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 
• 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

SJRC’S TEAM CORE COMPETENCIES

Organizational Responsibility

• Supports and works to achieve SJRC Texas’s mission, vison, core values, and strategic goals
• Maintain fiscal responsibility and confidentiality

Professionalism

• Present a neat, clean appearance and dresses appropriately for the job
• Sets a good example for others by own self-discipline and behavior and displays positive attitude and demeanor

Planning and Execution

• Works in an organized manner and uses time effectively
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
• Meets commitments
• Begins work, meetings and appointments when scheduled 
• Observes and follows policies regarding time off
• Dependable
• Accepts responsibility for attendance and punctuality
• Flexible and able to adjust workload to accommodate changes in priorities

Communication

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths 
• Use of positive language towards the organization and their goals
• Handles information in a confidential manner
• Listens to details, gets clarification as needed; seeks and asks for help when needed 
• Uses respectful and inoffensive level, tone, and dialogue with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children
• Accepts and responds to constructive criticism
• Demonstrates essential courteous telephone behaviors 

Teamwork

• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children
• Offers support and assistance to coworkers and other staff, and works actively to resolve conflicts
• Volunteers readily and seeks increased responsibility
• Generates suggestions and innovates ideas for own position, department and organization

Health and Safety

• Observes policies on health, safety and security and maintains a clean work area
• Notifies proper authorities of circumstances or situations of possible health hazards 
• Reports significant and major incidents or accidents

Ability and Accuracy

• Accomplishes tasks quickly and accurately with few mistakes
• Gains new knowledge and adapts to new duties and responsibilities
• Shows pride in correct and accurate work 

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervised by: Texas Family First PAT Supervisor