This is a hybrid position and the candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8: Val Verde, Edwards, Kinney, Maverick, Dimmit, Zavala, Uvalde, Real, and Medina County.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY
Satisfactory implementation and delivery of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program within the context of the PAT curriculum and Quality Essential Requirements.
A certified parent educator implements the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the Parent Educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families.
Administrative
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Maintain accurate logs and records as required by the PAT Program and SJRC Texas
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Prepare and submit monthly reports as scheduled by the PAT Program including but not limited to a monthly Summary of Service (SOS), mileage documentation and TPCN documentation and billing
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Maintain the ability to use time and resources effectively to meet job requirements
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Maintain up to date client records-meeting all PAT requirements for documentation in family folders and in required databases
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Ensure all program data is accurate and detailed
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Abide by TPCN documentation and billing guidelines
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Strong organizational and record keeping skills
Program
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Participate in staff meetings, trainings and conferences as required by PAT
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Effectively administer parent/caregiver assessments to all enrolled caregivers.
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Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
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Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engages in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s development
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Effectively deliver PAT services to a caseload of up to 20 families using the Parents as Teachers curriculum to deliver home visits
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Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well being
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Maintain confidentiality
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Help parents and children transition to other services as needed
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Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents as a model for parent-child relationships
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Support and promote the philosophy and integrity of PAT
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Be available to provide PAT presentations at health fairs and to individuals, school staff, or community agencies
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Be available to respond to phone or written communication from individuals seeking information on PAT or Prevention Services
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Assist with completion of the PAT Annual Program Report
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Monitor and manage a healthy balance between personal and professional responsibilities
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Engage in recruitment activities
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Travel to and back from home visits within assigned region
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Other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development or Social Science field of study preferred
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1+ Years in Social Services Field including early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or related field
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Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:
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Valid state drivers license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance
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CPR/First Aid Certification (provided)
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PAT Certified Educator 0-3
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
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Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children
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Stamina to work long days and drive long distances
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Ability to work at various times throughout the week to include some evenings and weekends
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Must have ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
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Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments
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Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise
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Frequent exposure to various living environments
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Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas
SJRC’S TEAM CORE COMPETENCIES
Organizational Responsibility
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Supports and works to achieve SJRC Texas’s mission, vison, core values, and strategic goals
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Maintain fiscal responsibility and confidentiality
Professionalism
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Present a neat, clean appearance and dresses appropriately for the job
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Sets a good example for others by own self-discipline and behavior and displays positive attitude and demeanor
Planning and Execution
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Works in an organized manner and uses time effectively
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Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
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Meets commitments
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Begins work, meetings and appointments when scheduled
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Observes and follows policies regarding time off
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Dependable
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Accepts responsibility for attendance and punctuality
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Flexible and able to adjust workload to accommodate changes in priorities
Communication
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths
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Use of positive language towards the organization and their goals
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Handles information in a confidential manner
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Listens to details, gets clarification as needed; seeks and asks for help when needed
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Uses respectful and inoffensive level, tone, and dialogue with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children
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Accepts and responds to constructive criticism
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Demonstrates essential courteous telephone behaviors
Teamwork
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Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with coworkers, vendors, visitors and children
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Offers support and assistance to coworkers and other staff, and works actively to resolve conflicts
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Volunteers readily and seeks increased responsibility
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Generates suggestions and innovates ideas for own position, department and organization
Health and Safety
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Observes policies on health, safety and security and maintains a clean work area
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Notifies proper authorities of circumstances or situations of possible health hazards
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Reports significant and major incidents or accidents
Ability and Accuracy
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Accomplishes tasks quickly and accurately with few mistakes
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Gains new knowledge and adapts to new duties and responsibilities
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Shows pride in correct and accurate work
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by: Texas Family First PAT Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
