Parent Educator

Presbyterian Medical Services•Farmington, NM

2d•Remote

About The Position

This position provides case management, family advocacy, and education to families in an assigned caseload by providing and linking families to comprehensive services, including home visits and socialization activities. The role works with typically and atypically developing children and their families in a home-based setting. The position may be reassigned to a different caseload or geographic location within a county as deemed necessary for program operation.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED.
Must obtain one of the following within one year of hire date: Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (with Home Visitor endorsement preferred) or a Preschool CDA with Home Visitor endorsement, or New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC), or equivalent.
OR One year certificate in Early Childhood Education within one year of hire date.
OR AA/AAS or BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Infant Family Studies, Human Services or related field within one year of hire date. A degree is considered related only when it includes six or more courses in one of the above-mentioned fields.
Experience in: Child development and early childhood education; Principles of child health, safety, and nutrition; Adult learning principles; Family dynamics; Communicating and motivating adults; Community resources; and; Linking families with appropriate resources.
Knowledge obtained through education or experience in Early Childhood Development or Early Childhood Mental Health required.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, Drug Free Workplace, and applicable state and federal laws.
Prior to providing parent education / home visiting services, but no later than four months following hire/transfer into the Parent Education / Home Visiting program (with the exception of Lea and Eddy County employees), must obtain the national "Parents as Teachers (PAT)" certification and maintain current throughout employment.
Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.
Must successfully complete an initial post-offer of employment health exam (and annually thereafter).
Must successfully complete an initial post-offer of employment TB Test (and upon exposure).
Must successfully complete criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with Home Visitor endorsement preferred.
Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.
May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.
May be required to complete transportation related trainings.

Responsibilities

Provide case management and family advocacy.
Deliver education to families in assigned caseload.
Provide and link families to comprehensive services.
Conduct home visits and socialization activities.
Work with typically and atypically developing children and their families in a home-based setting.
May be reassigned to different caseload/geographic location within a county as deemed necessary for program operation.