Parent Educator

Motivation Education & Training, Inc.; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Motivation Education & Training, Inc. is seeking a Parent Educator to coordinate and monitor family services in line with PAT Essential Requirements and Quality Standards.

The position entails travel and close adherence to agency policies, with a strong emphasis on documentation and reflective practice. The successful candidate will hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or related fields, show excellent organizational and communication skills, and work collaboratively with families and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or four year degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Health, Psychology or a related field is recommended.
• A 2 year degree or 60 credit hours will be accepted in Early Childhood or related field.
• A high school diploma or GED and 2 years previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
• Must pass criminal background check and is subject to the agency’s drug and alcohol testing program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the delivery of services in accordance with PAT Essential Requirements, PAT Quality Standards and the affiliates policies and procedures.
• Exercise a high level of independence in making decisions and commitments within guidelines of corporate policies and procedures.
• Detail and multi-task oriented with strong organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Commit to reflective supervision, data collection and continuous quality improvement; travel within the area as required.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree or 60 credits in related field

High school diploma or GED with 2 years supervised experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Parent Educator will coordinate and monitor the delivery of services in accordance with PAT Essential Requirements, PAT Quality Standards and the affiliates policies and procedures.

• The Parent Educator will exercise a high level of independence in making decisions and commitments within guidelines of corporate policies and procedures.
• Detail and multi-task oriented. Strong organizational, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Able to resolve conflicts, creative and resourceful with time management skills.
• Have a commitment to reflective supervision, data collection and continuous quality improvement.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor or four year degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Health, Psychology or a related field is recommended. A 2 year degree or 60 credit hours will be accepted in Early Childhood or related field. A high school diploma or GED and 2 years previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
• Must pass criminal background check and is subject to the agency’s drug and alcohol testing program.
• Negative Tuberculosis Screen, First Aid certification, CPR certification with emphasis on children and toddlers.
• Extensive travel required in the area; must be able to travel outside project area as assigned.
• May come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion.
• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record, as approved by the agency’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• Employee must have an account with a financial institution that can process financial transactions through MET’s electronic payroll system.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer functions.

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