Parent Educator - Texas Home Visiting

BCFS Health & Human Services; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BCFS Health & Human Services in Texas seeks a Home Visitor/Parent Educator to support families through evidence-based Safecare, provide intensive case management, and connect caregivers with resources. This role emphasizes professional judgment, confidentiality, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), at least 5 years in a related field, a valid Texas driver's license, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.
• Must be able to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Outreach and recruitment of participants for the THV program.
• Establish and maintain a trusting, professional relationship with families through regular contact.
• Utilize the Safecare curriculum with caregivers, which is evidence-based.
• Report to the Program Director to be coached on Safecare recordings with caregivers.
• Administer intake, assessments, and screening tools to clients and family members.
• Use intake results to set goals, objectives, and activities with parents.
• Provide intensive case management services to families.
• Provide parent and health education, referrals, and transportation assistance as needed.
• Conduct systematic follow-ups for all families.
• Create and set up required events on the monthly calendar.
• Record services in PEIRS (DFPS), Salesforce, and BCFS software.
• Attend all required trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Caseload management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PEIRS (DFPS)

Salesforce

BCFS software

Job description

It’s a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Education

Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Experience

Required – With high school diploma or equivalent, at least 5 years of experience in a related field.

Job Summary:

The Home Visitor/Parent Educator is responsible for using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to the service population while maintaining compliance with established program standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Outreach and recruitment of participants for the THV program.
2. Establish and maintain a trusting and professional working relationship with families by providing regular contact.
3. Utilize the Safecare curriculum with caregivers, which is evidence-based.
4. Report to the Program Director to be coached on required Safecare recordings with caregivers.
5. Administer intake, assessments, and screening tools to clients and family members.
6. Utilize intake and assessment results to establish and effectively implement goals, objectives, and activities identified with parents.
7. Provide intensive case management services to families.
8. Provide parent and health education, case management, resource and referrals, basic needs support, transportation assistance, and/or other support services to families on caseload.
9. Conduct systematic follow-ups for all families.
10. Create and set-up required events on monthly calendar.
11. Record all group and individualized services and activities in a complete, concise, and timely manner utilizing program forms into PEIRS (DFPS), Salesforce, and (BCFS) software.
12. Attend all required trainings.

Measurable Deliverables:

1. Maintain a caseload and provide services for 12 cases per month.
2. Meet with clients at least 2x’s per month.
3. Update documentation requirements in PEIRS (DFPS) and Salesforce (BCFS) databases within 48 hours.
4. Update documentation requirements in SafeCare within 24 hours.
5. Provide community education on child abuse prevention strategies monthly.
6. Collaborate with Family Resource Center staff monthly.
7. Meet with supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to evaluate status of families on caseload.
8. Meet all deliverables as outlined in the grant.
9. Demonstrate the ability:
   1. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
   2. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
   3. Work in a fast-paced environment.
   4. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
   5. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
   6. Travel as needed.
10. Other job duties as assigned per grant requirements.

Requirements

1. Maintain certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid and CPR.
2. Valid Texas Driver’s license with a clear driving record and reliable transportation.
3. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens.
4. Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
5. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years).

English (United States)

If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex,or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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