What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Educator position at Aiken County First Steps?
Aiken County First Steps Parents as Teachers Educator Position Summary
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 Curricula in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families.
Qualifications > Bachelor’s or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field is recommended (or equivalent degree outside of the U.S.) Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents is also preferred. It is essential that parent educators have at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
> Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and possessing key characteristics (e .g ., empathetic, conscientious, accepting, ethical).
> A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
> Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths > Strong organizational and record-keeping skills Essential Functions (Organizations may have additional responsibilities.)
> Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable).
> Complete an initial and annual family- centered assessment with each family.
> Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
> Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused interaction, on parent-child development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
> Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with one another.
> Engage in parent-child interaction activities and increase knowledge of ways to support children’s development.
> Complete at least initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child. > Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs.
> Help parents and children transition to other services as needed.
> Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner > Ability to work independently and be self- motivated (often in the field)
> Computer skills, including online research, email, internet, and word processing. The parent educator must complete the Parents Foundational as and Teachers Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services.
> Participate in at least two hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least two hours of staff meetings monthly.
> Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually.> Participate in continuous quality improvement.
>Participate in continuous quality improvement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Language:
- Bilingual (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Aiken, SC 29801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Aiken, SC 29801: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,000