Parent Educator Home Visitor

OVERALL PURPOSE: This position is responsible for the execution of the Parents As Teachers Model, and Foundational 1 & 2 curriculum to support parents in the role as the first educator of their child and act as a referral resource to meet the needs of the family.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Implement curriculum to develop lesson plans to meet the needs of the child and family

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Complete initial and annual family centered assessment with each family enrolled
• Complete developmental screenings on all children enrolled in the program
• Develop family goals
• Plan and facilitate parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well being  
• Ensure the individual needs of each family are met
• Provide group connections, make referrals and assist with transitions

2. Maintain records meeting the requirements of the OCDEL

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Complete and maintain the necessary forms in an active client file
• Document all visits on the required progress note form
• Document all completed home visits with a signature
• Document all canceled/ rescheduled home visits 
• Complete all necessary report forms and submit timely

3. Facilitate play group meetings in designated areas while maintaining a safe and clean learning environment during parent group meetings

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Ensure developmentally appropriate activities are planned
• Review the environment to ensure all safety requirements are met
• Follow cleaning requirements to maintain a healthy learning environment

4. Engage in recruit activities

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Maintain or grow existing number of PAT families
• Recruit new PAT families as well as ECE eligible families throughout the County
• Coordinate and participate in community activities and events on behalf of the Family Center as requested
• Work cooperatively to promote the Early Childhood Education programs administered by the agency

5. Attend meetings and trainings to further professional development

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Attend all required meetings, trainings, and reflective supervision sessions
• Seek out opportunities for continued professional development

OTHER DUTIES and REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

1. Maintain 25 active families
2. Schedule weekly, biweekly or monthly visits with enrolled families based on family needs
3. Maintain a flexible schedule to perform evening or weekend visits to accommodate participants
4. Mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect
5. Maintain a Valid PA Driver’s License
6. Have reliable transportation
7. Perform other related duties as required

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision is received from the Family Center Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s dgree in early childhood education or related field preferred
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required and minimum of two years’ experience working with Early Childhood population

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Child Abuse Training – Mandated Reporter
• PAT certification through Centers for Schools and Communities within six months of date of hire
• Model and Foundational 1 & 2 certifications

EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• Two years related experience
• Five years related experience in lieu of degree required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  

• Identify problems, inform others, and provide information
• Communicate effectively with co-workers or customers
• Operating Technology, e.g. smart devices, data base systems, software programs, internet, e-mail
• Adapt to a Constantly Changing Work Environment
• Independent Judgment and Discretion
• Utilize Creativity and organizational skills
• Work Closely with Others

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.