Parent Educator

BCFS Health & Human Services•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Parent Educator is responsible for using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to the service population while maintaining compliance with established program standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years related direct service experience.
Maintain certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid and CPR.
Valid Texas Driver’s license with a clear driving record and reliable transportation.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years).
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a Health and Human Services field.
Bachelor’s degree will substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and recruitment of participants for classes, with efforts focused on minimizing attrition.
Establish and maintain a trusting and professional working relationship with families through regular contact, including personal visits.
Administer intake, assessments, and screening tools to clients and family members.
Utilize intake and assessment results to establish and effectively implement goals, objectives, and activities identified with parents.
Meet with the supervisor to evaluate the status of families on caseload.
Develop, together with the Director, updates, reminders, and community education information.