Certified Parent Educator

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Certified Parent Educator who will provide in home support and education to families using the Parents as Teachers model. In this position, you will manage a caseload of families who have children between the ages of prenatal and 5 years old. Your role will be to provide families with guidance, resources, and support to promote healthy child development, family well being and school readiness. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families, children and local communities.

Duties

• Plan and deliver personal visits, year round, primarily in families’ homes, following the Parents as Teachers Model while keeping accurate records.
• Plan and conduct monthly group activities for families.
• Administer screenings and assessments according to PAT guidelines.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with assigned school districts, coworkers and community partners.
• Connect families to community resources as needed.
• Ensure PAT is visible throughout the community by attending school and community events, sharing information within the community and recruiting eligible families.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings, reflective supervision, advisory committee and other required meetings.
• Serve as a mandated reporter and follow all applicable reporting procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of supervised work experience with young children and their families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., nonjudgemental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, tactful)
• Ability to establish rapport with all families, regardless of culture or background, and view through a strength based model
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance meeting program requirements
• Working knowledge of email, word processing, and web based applications, or the ability to learn them quickly
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to meet Parents as Teachers requirements for parent educator certification
• Demonstrated ability to work with adults and their young children

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s or four year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, child development, family studies, or a related field, as recommended by Parents as Teachers (or an equivalent degree from outside the U.S.)
• Experience providing home visiting or family support services
• Experience working with families from diverse cultural, economic, and linguistic backgrounds
• Experience administering developmental or family screenings
• Knowledge of community resources within the assigned service area

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation and the ability to travel regularly throughout USD 377 and USD 409 to conduct home visits, attend meetings, and participate in occasional evening events?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atchison, KS 66002

Salary : $18