Parent Educator

Parents as Teachers (PAT) Family Support Specialist I The Parents as Teachers (PAT) Family Support Specialist I is an in-person role, with occasional program-approved virtual visits, providing home- and community-based parent education and family support services to expectant parents, caregivers, and families with young children. Utilizing the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model, the Family Support Specialist partners with families through relationship-based coaching, developmental guidance, and family-centered goal setting to promote healthy child development, school readiness, family well-being, and positive parent-child relationships. Responsibilities Deliver evidence-based home visits utilizing the Parents as Teachers model to support parenting knowledge, child development, family well-being, and school readiness. Partner with families to establish meaningful goals, develop action plans, monitor progress, and celebrate successes. Conduct required developmental, family well-being, health, and risk screenings according to PAT and MIECHV requirements. Maintain compliance with all Parents as Teachers model fidelity requirements, Massachusetts MIECHV expectations, and applicable federal and state regulations. Education and Experience Minimum of High School diploma. Experience working with young children and families in home visiting, early childhood, education, social services, public health, or related settings preferred. Ability to communicate effectively with families, staff, management, community partners, and referral sources. Valid driver’s license and reliable/consistent transportation for home visiting throughout the service area. Ability to obtain and maintain Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Training requirements. Other Requirements Physical Demands: Ability to travel regularly throughout the service area, navigate stairs, carry program materials, and participate in home visits, community visits, and group activities. Ability to work in homes with pets, allergens, and differing home conditions while maintaining a respectful family-centered approach. Must have a valid (within the past two years) physical or Doctor’s letter verifying ability to satisfy the above requirements and maintain throughout employment. Emotional Demands: Mature and stable individual who is able to cope with the emotional demands of working with families experiencing stress, trauma, economic hardship, and other life challenges. Regulatory Demands: Must meet all requirements for program certification, training, and applicable state and federal regulations. The above is intended to be a general description of job responsibilities and are not considered to be inclusive of all duties that may be required. Other tasks as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr