Parent Educator

Classification Title:

Health Educator

Classification Minimum Requirements:Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

A Parent Educator implements the Parents as Teachers (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. The Parent Educator is responsible for delivering all components of the PAT model using the PAT curriculum, implementing the Essential Requirements and Quality Assurance Guidelines with fidelity, and collecting all data required by the Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation (MIECHV) Initiative and Parents as Teachers. The position is responsible for identifying and assessing potential clients for program eligibility. The Parent Educator interacts extensively with community organizations supporting children and families.

The incumbent must renew Parent Educator Certification annually. Position will utilize a personal vehicle in order to drive to homes and community sites to meet with families in surrounding counties.

Duties to include:

Maintain a caseload of 20 high-need families with a minimum of bi-weekly visits for each enrolled family. Provide personal visits focused on parent-child interaction development-centered parenting and family well-being. Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment (Life Skills Progression) with each family. Implement the PAT Program with model fidelity and participate in continuous quality improvement. Develop, monitor and review goals with each family. Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs and provides follow-up and ongoing support.

Prepare for personal visits. Read parent educator resources; print appropriate handouts; and gather materials for parent-child activities. Complete developmental screening (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE) and health review including health, vision, and hearing screening for each enrolled child. Administer the Perceived Stress Scale, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, and Relationship Assessment Tool.

Clearly document details of each visit, assessment, screening, and follow-up resources on forms. Enters information into FLOHVIS (Florida Home Visiting Information System) data system after each visit. Maintain and submit in a timely manner all required PAT program documentation and MIECHV data collection requirements. Organize and inventory incentive supplies and educational materials.

Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly. Participate in related community activities and performs other related duties as required. Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable)

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Parent Educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundation and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services.

The Parent Educator must renew Parent Educator Certification annually.

Must have valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current car insurance.

Preferred:

Bilingual (Spanish) candidates highly desired. Ability to read, write and speak fluent Spanish.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, e.g., nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, tactful.

Strong organizational and record keeping skills.

Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

High proficiency in the use of computer software programs and data bases

A general knowledge of child nutrition, health, safety and special needs and a general knowledge of community resources for families.

Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents is recommended.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, please include cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.

The position requires the incumbent to drive to client homes, interact with parents and children, which may necessitate sitting on low surfaces such as a floor, climbing stairs in buildings without elevators and carry training materials to the client's home.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Pagefor more specific information.

This is a time-limited position. Section 435 LiveScan Background check required.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Benefits: The University of Florida offers low cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available. Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.

UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment).

UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life’s challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24 month period. UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various business and retailers! Explore UF’s plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits.

Health Assessment Required:Yes