Parent Educator

• Conduct ongoing community outreach to recruit participants into the program.
• Complete intake, program screeners, and/or assessments to determine other recommendations or support services for the client.
• Utilizing client and family input, provide ongoing case management services for fathers enrolled in the program.
• Develop a plan of service that selects and outlines an array of services and interventions from within DePelchin and the community that will address the needs formulated in the assessment process.
• Assist clients with referrals to other community services identified in the plan of service and provide advocacy for individual clients and their families to receive entitlements or needed services.
• Maintain current records, meeting all recording requirements of the agency.
• Maintain monthly statistics and data needed for program accountability and billing for client services as applicable.
• Provide curriculum-based groups to families in the community, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in social work or related human services field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educatio requirement.
• Must have completed the curricula training or be able to attain such certification within the first year of employment. Employment is contingent on acquisition of minimal certification/licensure.

• Minimum one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish. English required.

• Knowledge of Social Work practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and confidential work environment.
• Understand and model cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
• Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.

• Environment: Home-based office, Community settings
• Range of Schedule: Mon – Fri, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Occasional Saturdays for planned events.
• Travel: Frequent - Must have a reliable personal transportation, valid Texas driver license, and current auto insurance. 

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.