Texas Family First Parent Educator - Hybrid - North

SJRC Texas•San Antonio, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position where the candidate must reside within specific counties in Region 8 (Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Bandera, Comal, and Guadalupe County). The primary function is the satisfactory implementation and delivery of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program, adhering to the PAT curriculum and Quality Essential Requirements. A certified parent educator will implement the PAT model, focusing on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the Parent Educator will partner, facilitate, and reflect with families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development or Social Science field of study preferred.
1+ Years in Social Services Field including early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or related field.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Valid state driver's license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
CPR/First Aid Certification (provided).
PAT Certified Educator 0-3.
Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children.
Stamina to work long days and drive long distances.
Ability to work at various times throughout the week to include some evenings and weekends.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain calm and adapt to fast-paced and emotional environments.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field).
Meets commitments.
Begins work, meetings and appointments when scheduled.
Observes and follows policies regarding time off.
Dependable.
Accepts responsibility for attendance and punctuality.
Flexible and able to adjust workload to accommodate changes in priorities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
Use of positive language towards the organization and their goals.
Handles information in a confidential manner.
Listens to details, gets clarification as needed; seeks and asks for help when needed.
Uses respectful and inoffensive level, tone, and dialogue with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children.
Accepts and responds to constructive criticism.
Demonstrates essential courteous telephone behaviors.
Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children.
Offers support and assistance to coworkers and other staff, and works actively to resolve conflicts.
Volunteers readily and seeks increased responsibility.
Generates suggestions and innovates ideas for own position, department and organization.
Observes policies on health, safety and security and maintains a clean work area.
Notifies proper authorities of circumstances or situations of possible health hazards.
Reports significant and major incidents or accidents.
Accomplishes tasks quickly and accurately with few mistakes.
Gains new knowledge and adapts to new duties and responsibilities.
Shows pride in correct and accurate work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development or Social Science field of study.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate logs and records as required by the PAT Program and SJRC Texas.
Prepare and submit monthly reports as scheduled by the PAT Program, including a monthly Summary of Service (SOS), mileage documentation, and TPCN documentation and billing.
Maintain up-to-date client records, meeting all PAT requirements for documentation in family folders and required databases.
Ensure all program data is accurate and detailed.
Abide by TPCN documentation and billing guidelines.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and conferences as required by PAT.
Effectively administer parent/caregiver assessments to all enrolled caregivers.
Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
Provide group connections for families to build social connections, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase knowledge of child development support.
Effectively deliver PAT services to a caseload of up to 20 families using the Parents as Teachers curriculum for home visits.
Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
Maintain confidentiality.
Help parents and children transition to other services as needed.
Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents as a model for parent-child relationships.
Support and promote the philosophy and integrity of PAT.
Be available to provide PAT presentations at health fairs and to individuals, school staff, or community agencies.
Be available to respond to phone or written communication from individuals seeking information on PAT or Prevention Services.
Assist with the completion of the PAT Annual Program Report.
Monitor and manage a healthy balance between personal and professional responsibilities.
Engage in recruitment activities.
Travel to and from home visits within the assigned region.
Other related duties as required.