Parent Educator (PAT)

CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC•Fall River, MA

2d•$21 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

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, Social Work or related field (or equivalent degree outside of the United States)
Must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services
Must be fluent in Haitian Creole
Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others
Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy.

Nice To Haves

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

Responsibilities

Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable)
Complete and initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family
Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
Provide personal visits focused on parent-child interactions, development-centered parenting and family well-being (including planning, delivering, and documenting visits)
Use the PAT Foundational curriculum to share research based information with families
Complete at least an initial and annual development screening and health review for each enrolled child
Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs
Help parents and children transition to other services as needed, to preschool, or to kindergarten
Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation
Organize and inventory supplies/materials, etc.
Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly
Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification
Participates in continuous quality improvement
Other duties as needed

Benefits

Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/HealthPlans Inc.
Dental – Unum
Vision - EyeMed
Wellworks for You (Employee Wellness)
2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
12 Sick Days
10 Paid Holidays
2 Personal Days per year
Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
Supplemental/Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance available for you, your spouse, and your children
Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
24-hour travel assistance
mileage reimbursement
discounted Healthtrax gym membership
employee appreciation events!