Parents as Teachers Caseworker

Dodge City Unified School District 443•Dodge City, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide student or family education/support services for establishing and maintaining successful participation in the educational program for both students and parents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred; or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood and a CDA within one year of hire if degree is not in early childhood education, with the intent of continuity towards a Bachelor's Degree.
At least 1 year of direct experience working with children and/or families strongly preferred.
Effective communication skills; bilingual literacy in reading, writing, and speaking may be required in some positions.
Clerical and/or tutorial skills required; basic administrative skills helpful on a limited basis.
Computer skills including data entry, report generation, word processing, etc.
Excellent human relations skills with desire to interact with parents, students, staff, and the public.
Commitment and discretion to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge and experience in child development and early childhood education.
Knowledge of the principles of child health, safety, nutrition.
Knowledge of adult learning principles.
Knowledge of family dynamics.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Strong assessment and analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently or under supervision.
The ability to keep information confidential.
Problem solving and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in the languages spoken by the families that the program serves is preferred.

Responsibilities

Be knowledgeable on all local, state, and/or federal regulations concerning home visiting program operations.
Plan and conduct parent home visits and group connections in accordance with the PAT model guidelines.
Use the Parents As Teachers curriculum, implementing lessons with curriculum from other nutrition, mental health and health resources.
Assist in developing ways of using household resources in educational activities with their children.
Work with parents to develop the next home visit and weekly activity plan based on each child's assessment and identified family needs.
Use PAT approved developmental, social-emotional, vision, and hearing screening tools with children at recommended intervals.
Use PAT approved assessments and screeners for adult and family well-being and strength needs.
Monitor and update PAT data records of the child's health status, assisting the parent maintain a timely child wellness schedule as recommended.
Monitor developmental milestones and assist parents in completing follow-up required as a result of failed health activities.
Be knowledgeable of community social services and family support agencies in order to provide appropriate referral information to individuals and/or families.
Assist families in connecting with community resources to help meet their needs.
Assist parents in utilizing all community services offices such as family planning, food stamps, employment, health services, vocational rehabilitation, psychological services, etc., by referring, transporting and advocating.
Encourage and promote the family's achievement of self-sufficiency.
Assist families in establishing and implementing long- and short-range goals for their children.
Assist with the planning and coordination of special programs and activities.
Encourage parents to attend monthly program parent meetings and transport them when necessary.
Provide parents and children with monthly group connections.
Plan and assist parents in the transition process for PAT students to subsequent programs.
Provide collaboration in planning and participation in parent meetings scheduled at least once per month.
As a Parent Educator, maintain fidelity to the 21 Essential Requirements for the Parents as Teachers Program.
Maintain timely and accurate records regarding student data and other program requirements in the program's PAT data system and required reports. (Visit Tracker).
Maintain training of program record keeping requirements and procedures.
Recruit and maintain a caseload of PAT families and ensure that documentation is accurate.
Attend the PAT monthly meetings, coachings, and professional development.
Model typical work ethics and activities for the Supervisor on home visit as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.