Parent Educator

Presbyterian Medical Services

2d

About The Position

The Parent Educator provides case management, family advocacy, and education to families in an assigned caseload. The role connects families with comprehensive services through home visits and socialization activities and works with typically and atypically developing children and their families in a home-based setting. The employee may be reassigned to another caseload or geographic location within a county as needed for program operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and an Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Home Visitor endorsement preferred), a Preschool CDA with Home Visitor endorsement, a New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC), or equivalent; one of these options must be obtained within one year of hire if not already held.
• Alternatively, a one-year certificate in Early Childhood Education must be obtained within one year of hire; or an AA/AAS, BA/BS, or MA/MS degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Infant Family Studies, Human Services, or a related field must be obtained within one year of hire. A degree is considered related only if it includes six or more courses in one of the listed fields.
• Experience in child development and early childhood education; child health, safety, and nutrition principles; adult learning principles; family dynamics; communicating with 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.
• Except for employees in Lea and Eddy Counties, obtain national Parents as Teachers (PAT) certification before providing parent education/home visiting services and no later than four months after hire or transfer into the program; maintain certification throughout employment.
• Have or obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire and keep them current, meeting the employer's stated training requirements.
• Successfully complete required post-offer health examination and TB test; health examination is required annually thereafter, and TB testing is required upon exposure in accordance with PMS policies.
• Complete required criminal background checks.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license; provide a current motor vehicle record and current personal owner liability automobile insurance, and maintain the insurance throughout employment.
• Submit to motor vehicle record checks as needed and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with employer policy and applicable laws.
• Comply with employer automobile usage and drug-free workplace policies and applicable state and federal laws; complete transportation-related training if required.

Nice To Haves

• Home Visitor endorsement for the Infant Toddler CDA.
• Bilingual Spanish or Navajo.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, family advocacy, and education to families in an assigned caseload.
• Provide and link families to comprehensive services, including through home visits and socialization activities.
• Work with typically and atypically developing children and their families in a home-based setting.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free life and long-term disability coverage.
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution.
• Employee recognition and engagement activities.
• Robust training program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $100 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED