Parent Educator

BCFS Health and Human Services•Tyler, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Home Visitor/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. BCFS Health and Human Services is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive a COVID vaccination and an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption from BCFS Health and Human Services, as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof. BCFS Health and Human Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of BCFS Health and Human Services, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a related field.
Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to: First Aid, CPR.
Obtains and maintains certification in SafeCare curriculum administration per National SafeCare Research and Training Center guidelines.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens and maintain emotional control, and professional composure at all times.
Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check.
Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
Work in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Travel as needed.
Manage time effectively and efficiently.
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 related field.
Bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

Outreach and recruitment of participants for the Texas Home Visiting Program.
Establish and maintain a trusting and professional working relationship with families by providing regular contact.
Utilize the Safecare curriculum with caregivers, which is evidence-based. HV will also report to the Program Director to be coached on required Safecare recordings with caregivers.
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.
Provide intensive case management services to families.
Provide parent & health education, case management, resource and referrals, basic needs support, transportation assistance, and/or other support services to families on caseload.
Conduct systematic follow-ups for all families.
Create and set-up required events on monthly calendar.
Record all group and individualized services and activities in a complete, concise, and timely manner utilizing program forms into PEIRS (DFPS), Salesforce, and (BCFS) software.
Meet with supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to evaluate status of families on caseload.
Meet all deliverables as outlined in the grant.
Attend all required trainings.