Parent Educator - PAT

CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN INC • Tampa, FL

2d • $24 - $24

About The Position

The Parent Educator is a professional position in the Parents as Teachers program that helps parents and caregivers develop the knowledge and skills to raise emotionally, psychologically, and physically healthy children. The educator delivers evidence-based home visiting and parent engagement services using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, which emphasizes parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. The position uses the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways and partners with, facilitates, and reflects with families.

This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position of 37.5 hours per week, paying $24.46 per hour. The position reports to the Lead Parent Educator and Program Director. Work is based at the listed legal address in Tampa, Florida. Flexible working hours are required, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, early childhood education, child development, or a related field, with at least three years of relevant experience or related education; alternatively, current or verified certification in the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Curriculum with at least five years of experience working with the curriculum.
• Certification as a Parents as Teachers parent educator; training will be provided if not currently certified.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including being nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, patient, and tactful.
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, often in the field.
• Computer skills, including web browsing, email, internet, and word processing.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; regularly move materials weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Flexibility with working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Sensitivity to the socioeconomically and culturally diverse population served.
• Reliable car, active auto insurance, and valid Florida driver's license.
• Ability to successfully complete a Level 2 criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload size in accordance with Parents as Teachers National requirements.
• Use the PAT Foundational I and II curriculum to share research-based information with families.
• Plan, deliver, and document home-based services focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
• Provide group connections where families can build social connections, participate in parent-child interaction activities, and learn ways to support children's development.
• Engage in recruitment activities as applicable.
• Complete an annual family-centered assessment with each family.
• Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
• Complete developmental screenings and health reviews for each enrolled child.
• Connect families with resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs.
• Help parents and children transition to other services, preschool, or kindergarten as needed.
• Maintain and submit required family and program documentation in a timely manner and according to program procedures.
• Organize and inventory supplies and materials.
• Participate in at least two hours of reflective supervision and at least two hours of staff meetings each month.
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually.
• Support continuous quality improvement by following procedures and participating in the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) process.
• Develop and manage ongoing collaborative relationships with community partners, including through community presentations, events, and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 16 paid holidays each year for eligible employees working 25 or more hours per week, with floating holidays prorated for new employees.
• 15 days of paid time off per year for eligible employees working 25 or more hours per week; PTO benefits increase on the second, fifth, and tenth work anniversaries.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid group term life and AD&D insurance, with $25,000 employee coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Colonial Life products.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 4% of the employee's contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level