Parent Educator

PARENT EDUCATOR:

The Parent Educator designs and implements a comprehensive, strength-based home visiting program using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model. The role includes partnering with parents and caregivers of pregnant women and families with children ages prenatal to five, supporting child development, school readiness, and family well-being through personal visits, group connections, developmental screenings, and community resource referrals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/HSE and a minimum of a home based CDA/CDC; or an associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Social Work, Family Studies, Psychology, Elementary Education, Special Education, Public Health, or related field. If AA/BA degree is in an unrelated field, candidate must be willing to complete, within one year of hire:18 credit hours in a related field (which may include coursework towards a Community Healthcare Worker Certification) OR Home Visitor CDA, Infant/Toddler CDA, or CDC.

Completion of Parents as Teachers (PAT) Foundational and Model Implementation Training, within three (3) months of hire.

Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed care.

Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to services.

Strong computer and documentation skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language relevant to program population) .

JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is a professional position that requires organization, communication, and judgment skills, along with tact and diplomacy in interactions with families, staff, and community partners. Adherence to confidentiality is critical.

Must be in good general health and able to lift and carry up to 55 lbs.

A background check, fingerprint clearance, TB skin test, and periodic physical exam is required.

Frequent travel using a personal vehicle is necessary; valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance are required.

Home visits may be scheduled outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the availability and needs of enrolled families.

Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer.

Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Inclusive):

Deliver the Parents as Teachers curriculum through regularly scheduled personal home visits with families of children from prenatal to age 5.

Build trusting, respectful partnerships with parents to support parenting practices and family engagement.

Plan and implement individualized home visit content using PAT curriculum and based on each family’s strengths, goals, and needs.

Conduct annual and ongoing developmental and health screenings (e.g., ASQ, ASQ:SE).

Support families in identifying and achieving personal goals and accessing needed community resources.

Facilitate Group Connections to promote parent-to-parent interaction and reinforce curriculum themes.

Document all visits, assessments, screenings, and referrals in a timely and confidential manner in accordance with PAT model fidelity requirements.

Maintain accurate family files and electronic records using program-specific data systems (e.g., UNM State Database).

Attend all required training, reflective supervision sessions, and staff meetings.

Participate in PAT & ECECD Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement activities.

Support family transitions, including transition to preschool, kindergarten, or other services.

Report any concerns related to child abuse or neglect per mandated reporting laws and agency policy.

Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and emotional support to families as needed.

Assist families in preparing for and accessing medical, dental, mental health, and other community services.

Promote participation in parent workshops, community events, and developmental playgroups.

Participate in community recruitment to ensure fully funded enrollment of program participants.

Other duties as assigned.