Parents as Teachers National Center
Parents as Teachers National Center (PATNC) is an international, nonprofit organization that promotes optimal early development, learning and health of young children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. We advance the delivery of high-quality services for families through a comprehensive system of supports and innovative solutions.
Our internationally recognized network uses an evidence-based model to deliver parent education primarily through personal visits and group meetings. We equip parents with knowledge and resources to prepare their children, from prenatal through kindergarten, for a stronger start in life and greater success in school. Parents as Teachers programs operate in various settings, including schools, hospital.
Position Summary
A certified Parent Educator is responsible for delivering all components of the Parents as Teachers model, Foundational Curriculum, implementing the essential requirements and quality assurance guidelines with fidelity, and collecting data required by PATNC.
This includes:
1. Program Support: (70%) Use the PAT Foundational Curriculum and resources to plan and deliver home visiting services to qualifying families, including Foundational Plans, Planning Guide, and all required forms to document family information and data. Maintain a caseload of 18-20 families, conducting personal visits (50-60 minutes in length) with each enrolled family on a bi-weekly or monthly basis, and completing a developmental/health/ vision/hearing screening and family-centered assessment. Clearly document details of each visit, assessment, screening, follow-up resources, etc. on forms and enter into data system. Plan and provide monthly parent group connections focusing on a minimum of one of the following areas of emphasis: parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting or family well-being. Document group connection activities and outcomes on appropriate forms. Complete annually required competency-based professional development hours to remain certified Parents as Teachers parent educator.
2. Customer Service: (25%) Serve as a model PATNC advocate in the community and build relationships that closely link the community with PATNC. Meet regularly with PATNC and SMSF managers to ensure appropriate delivery of service and that activities meet stated goals. Develop and maintain a current community resource network system that includes all necessary information to link families to identified supports and services as needed.
C. Other duties as assigned: If applicable, list those duties that take at least 5% but less than 10% of the incumbent’s time and include % of time as above.
Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Social Work, Health, Psychology, or related field required.
· Must complete the PAT Foundational and Model Implementation training before delivering PAT services.
· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in early childhood education, social work, home visiting, and/or working with at-risk children and families.
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