The Family Resource Center of Gordon County is dedicated to helping families achieve parental resilience, social connections, concrete support in times of need, knowledge of parenting and child development, and social and emotional competence of children.
A certified parent educator implements the Parents as Teachers model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families. This is accomplished by providing education through personal visits, group meetings, screening, and linkages to a network of resources for parents and children.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field is recommended (or equivalent degree in countries outside of the United States), or a two-year degree or 60 college hours in early childhood or a related field. Experience working with young children and/or parents. Parent educators' minimum education and experience level is at least a high school diploma or GED and two years of previous work experience with young children and/or parents.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, patient, 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, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing
- The parent educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services.
- Must be able to utilize good time management.
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License and proof of valid vehicle insurance
- Reliable vehicle- we do not transport but work in the community.
Essential Functions (Organization-Specific Duties):
- Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable)
- Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family
- Provide personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being (including planning, delivering, and documenting the visit)
- Use the PAT Foundational curriculum to share research-based information with families
- Plan and execute Group Connections
- Complete at least an initial and annual developmental screening and health review
- 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 kindergarten
- Organize and inventory supplies/materials, etc.
- Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly
- Participate in at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly
- Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually
- Participate in continuous quality improvement
- Represent the Family Resource Center at various community events supporting families and/or young children.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
