Parent Educator - Early Intervention (EI)

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Parent Educator provides home visits to families who have been denied services from the Arizona Early Intervention Program, or their local Developmental Preschool program; and/or families who are concerned with their child’s development of behavior. The role of the Parent Educator is to work with and support family members and caregivers, while ensuring all services provided are culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate for the population to be served; following the policies and procedures of the Parents as Teachers Early Intervention Program. They will also conduct family-centered assessments and goal setting with the families, develop and deliver monthly Group Connections, connect families outside resources, and provide coordination and advocacy for services needed to assist families in working towards their goals. Maintaining a caseload of 15 families, the Parent Educator plans, delivers, and completes data entry/documentation within established timeframes.

Benefits for this position, after 90 days, include 7.5 hours of vacation leave per month, 7.5 hours of sick leave per month, 22.5 hours of personal leave per year and 11 paid holidays. Group health insurance for the employee, dependent health insurance, dental and vision insurance area also available.

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SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Parent Educator will implement Parents as Teachers model and curriculum with fidelity and follow all program and agency policies and procedures, including meeting screening frequencies.
• Implementation of the program in accordance with contract requirements and First Things First Standards of Practice.
• Parent Educator will conduct home visits and maintain a caseload of 15 families.
• Complete home visits weekly, or twice a month, following and delivering PAT Curriculum.
• Prepare for home visits and complete Planning Guide in data system (Penelope) prior to scheduled visit.
• Provide ongoing resources, support in contacting resources, attending IEP or AzEIP meetings, or helping prepare families for evaluations/IEP meetings.
• Conduct home visits and group connections at a time that is convenient for the family. This may include evenings and weekends.
• Complete all post visit documentation within three business days (72 hours).
• Maintain case records and data system in accordance with agency and program policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Initiate contact with referred families within two days and actively work to engage families in the program.
• Travel to and from home visits, program trainings and/or events using own vehicle and/or agency vehicle.
• Attend mandated trainings, which may include out-of-state travel.
• Connect families to resources that address their needs at a minimum of a monthly basis.
• Administer developmental (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE2) and sensory (vision and hearing) screenings throughout the program year with appropriate screening tools and equipment.
• Administer screenings for children, including Bracken School Readiness Assessment and M-CHAT (as needed).
• Administer screenings for parents, including PICCOLO, Edinburgh (if applicable), PHQ-9 (depression), Relationship Assessment Tool (domestic violence), and ACEs.
• Actively participate with teammates in the development and facilitation of monthly group connections for families. Facilitating an opportunity for families to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s development.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with colleagues, administration, collaborative partners and others within the community.
• Participate monthly in two hours of individual reflective supervision and at a minimum one hour of group supervision.
• Attend and participate in all mandatory conferences, seminars, in-service training and program meetings. Adhere to program policy changes and updates as discussed during staff meetings.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities, as set by the program/agency.
• Build and maintain relationships with community agency and partners to share program information and learn about resources available for families (events/outreach as assigned).
• Follow agency dress code and overall agency policies.
• Organize and identify materials/supplies following program procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and clutter-free work environment, including following fire codes.
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Identify and develop professional goals with Program Director/Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director/Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or related field.
• Two or more years of experience working with young children 0 – 5 years of age and their parents.
• Experience working with families and children who are developmentally delayed.
• Have knowledge/experience in working with the AzEIP program.
• Have knowledge/experience in home visitation and group education.
• Have knowledge/experience in typical and delayed child development.
• Have knowledge of community resources.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with families, social service providers, collaborative partners, co-workers and Program Director/Supervisor.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to meet all set deadlines.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, which include but are not limited to diverse cultural, social economic status, lifestyles.
• Basic computer skills such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Willing to continue to grow professionally.
• Location: must be able to provide direct service to the designated client base in the Northwest Maricopa area.
• Maintain a functional and safe home working space with adequate internet connection for the job.
• Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures including confidentiality, employee conduct, computer usage and dress code.
• Meet program/department’s performance and productivity standards.
• Attend required agency and program/department meetings.
• Adhere to the schedule agreed upon with the supervisor.
• Follow and model CFR’s core values.
• Participate in PQI initiatives.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid and/or ability to obtain such.
• Must be eligible and able to obtain a Level one fingerprint card.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license, vehicle and meet agency liability insurance requirements.

ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for extended periods of time daily; standing and walking short distances.
• Must be able to climb stairs and move through a facility and a home.
• The position includes interaction with children that could include picking up a child as heavy as 40 pounds.
• Moderate twisting, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to use a variety of office equipment and machines as referenced.
• Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination required.
• Repeated hand-wrist movement required.
• Driving short and long distances for work purposes, to include but not limited to: home visits, events, outreach, and program meetings.

The nature of the position involves a fast-paced working environment with multitasking of many different duties and tasks. General daily priorities may change at a moment’s notice, and the position requires quick response time and flexibility.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon drug test and fingerprint clearance.