PARENT EDUCATOR - NORTH - HYBRID

SJRC Texas Inc•New Braunfels, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

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
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