Parents As Teachers' Parent Educator

Ponca City Development Authority•Ponca City, OK

About The Position

A certified Parent Educator implements the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model with families, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. Using the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the Parent Educator partners with families, facilitates learning and connections, and reflects with them. The role includes family visits and assessments, developmental screening, community outreach and collaboration, connecting families with resources, and maintaining program documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
Completion of PARENTS AS TEACHERS® Foundational training and initial training, and continuing education meeting Oklahoma State Department of Health standards.
Reliable transportation, vehicle insurance verification according to state law, and a current Oklahoma driver's license.
Willingness to travel within the program's service area of Kay, Noble, Osage, and Pawnee Counties, Oklahoma.
Ability to pass an FBI/OSBI background check and eligibility to work in the United States.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including being nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, patient, and tactful.
Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, often in the field.
Computer skills, including web browsing, email, Internet, and word processing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field.
Two-year degree or 60 college hours in early childhood or a related field.

Responsibilities

Engage in community outreach and recruitment activities.
Participate in community collaborative initiatives.
Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family.
Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family within 90 days of enrollment.
Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
Use the PAT Foundational Curriculum with 100% model fidelity to share research-based information with families.
Provide group connections that help families build social connections, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and learn ways to support children's development.
Complete an initial health review and developmental screening within 90 days of enrollment and annually for each enrolled child, at a minimum.
Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs.
Help parents and children transition to other services, preschool, or kindergarten as needed.
Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner.
Organize and inventory supplies and materials.
Participate in at least two hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least two hours of staff meetings monthly.
Obtain competency-based professional development and renew Parent Educator certification annually.
Participate in continuous quality improvement.