Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of ECD & School Based Services, the Parent Educator is a part of the Early Childhood Development & School Based Services Team who works collaboratively with families and community partners to ensure that the ECD program meets the needs of the whole child and supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs and setting and achieving family goals.
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Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
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Implement the Bright Futures evidenced based practice model, a national health promotion and prevention initiative in preventive care screenings and pediatric visits which will be supplemented by Bright-By-Text, and selected resources from other ECE curriculum.
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Utilize the Bright Futures and other curriculum in culturally sensitive ways to facilitate, support and reflect with families.
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Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being.
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Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s healthcare needs and development.
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Conduct home visits as needed to support families in addressing family needs.
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Assist with the completion or coordination of and timely implementation of evidenced-based child developmental screenings, immunizations and other health-related referrals; address unmet needs or barriers to increasing ECD screenings and follow-up.
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Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs.
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Help parents and children transition to other services as needed.
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Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner.
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Participate in clinical team meetings to support the overall case management process.
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Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations.
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Knowledge of adult learning styles, case management principles, healthcare management; ability to assist in investigative analysis and make effective recommendations as required.
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Ability to acquire knowledge of policies, procedures, and programs; comprehend, interpret, and apply basic laws and regulations to specific situations.
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Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations as required.
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Effective communication skills: the ability to relate with warmth and effectiveness to parent/guardians and staff.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform efficiently and effectively in a stressful environment.
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Must be certified in Basic Life Support Techniques (CPR/SFA)
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Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
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Strong organizational and record keeping skills
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Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
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Computer skills; including web browsing, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing
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Medical terminology and previous experience working in a health care setting is preferred.
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An Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field is recommended and a minimum of at least two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents is also preferred.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and possessing key characteristics (e.g., empathetic, conscientious, accepting, ethical)
DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the incumbent. Incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change.