Parents As Teachers' Parent Educator

Ponca City Development Authority; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

NORTHERN OKLAHOMA YOUTH SERVICES CENTER & SHELTER, INC. THE FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM is seeking a certified Parent Educator to implement the PAT model, focusing on parent-child interaction and family well-being. The role emphasizes culturally sensitive delivery of the Foundational Curriculum and reflective practice in field settings.

Salary is $36,408 per year with medical benefits; mileage is reimbursable. Candidates must pass background checks, hold the required credentials, and be willing to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Two years supervised work with young children and/or parents.
• Bachelor or four-year degree preferred; two-year degree acceptable.
• PAT Foundational training, initial training, and continuing education required.
• Reliable transportation with vehicle insurance and Oklahoma driver's license.
• Willingness to travel within Kay, Noble, Osage and Pawnee Counties; able to pass FBI/OSBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Engage in outreach and recruitment activities in the community.
• Engage in community collaborative initiatives.
• Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment for each family.
• Develop, monitor and review goals with each family within 90 days of enrollment.
• Plan and document visits focused on parent-child interaction and development-centered parenting.
• Use PAT Foundational curriculum with fidelity to share information with families.
• Provide group connections to build social ties and support child development.
• Complete health review and development screenings within 90 days and annually.
• Connect families to resources to reach their goals.
• Assist in transitions to preschool or kindergarten.
• Maintain and submit program documentation in a timely manner.
• Organize and inventory supplies; participate in reflective supervision and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Two-year degree acceptable

PAT Foundational training completed

Job description

NORTHERN OKLAHOMA YOUTH SERVICES CENTER & SHELTER, INC. THE FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM Parents as Teachers Parent Educator

Position Summary:

A certified parent educator implements the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates and reflects with families.

Salary: $36,408/year, plus medical benefits.

Mileage is reimbursable at the current Oklahoma State rate.

Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications for parent educators are a high school diploma or equivalency and two years previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents. Bachelor or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology or a related field is preferred, though a two-year degree or 60 college hours in early childhood or a related field is acceptable. Completion of PARENTS AS TEACHERS® Foundational training, initial training, and continuing education at Oklahoma State Department of Health standards are required. Employees must have reliable transportation, maintain vehicle insurance verification according to state law, and possess a current Oklahoma driver's license. One must be willing to travel within the program’s service area of Kay, Noble, Osage, and Pawnee Counties, Oklahoma. The employee must be able to pass the FBl/OSBI background check and be eligible to work in the United States.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, patient, tactful).
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field).
• Computer skills; including web browsing, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing.

Essential Functions:

• Engage in outreach/recruitment activities in the community.
• Engage in community collaborative initiatives.
• Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family.
• Develop, monitor and review goals with each family within 90 days of enrollment.
• Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being.
• Use the PAT Foundational curriculum with 100% model fidelity to share research based information with families.
• 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 development.
• Complete initial health review and developmental screening within 90 days of enrollment and annually for each enrolled child, at a minimum.
• Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs.
• Help parents and children transition to other services as needed, to preschool, or to kindergarten.
• Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation.
• Organize and inventory supplies/materials, etc.
• Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly.
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.