PAT PARENT EDUCATOR – WEST – HYBRID Full Time NEW

About The Position

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.
• Must be Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• 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.
• Must have ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast-paced and emotional environments.
• Supports and works to achieve SJRC Texas’s mission, vision, core values, and strategic goals.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility and confidentiality.
• Present a neat, clean appearance and dress appropriately for the job.
• Sets a good example for others by own self-discipline and behavior and displays positive attitude and demeanor.
• Works in an organized manner and uses time effectively.
• 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

• Reside within Val Verde, Edwards, Kinney, Maverick, Dimmit, Zavala, Uvalde, Real, and Medina County.

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 the ability to use time and resources effectively to meet job requirements.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.