ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION:
Home visiting Parent Educators will work collaboratively with low-income families to achieve successful outcomes for preschool children, ages 3 to 5 of all backgrounds and abilities. Parent Educators will use the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program models (or other curricula as appropriate) to support parents as their childs first and most important teacher.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to):
The Parent Educators responsibilities chiefly fall within the following core functions, although they may perform other tasks as needed:

• Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance
  • Recruits families most in need of home-based early childhood services, including previously underserved populations from a defined recruitment area.
  • Determines the eligibility of children based on program guidelines.
  • Enrolls children and families based on enrollment criteria and maintains a waiting list of eligible children to enroll in the event of attrition.
  • Maintains the funded enrollment level, fills vacancies as they occur, and analyzes enrollment data.
  • Analyzes the causes of absenteeism when families fail to participate in home visits or socialization.
  • Plans and facilitates parent orientations to the program.
• Planning
  • Ensures the written curriculum for families participating in the program including goals for childrens development and learning; experiences children will have to achieve these goals; how SCF staff and parents can help children achieve these goals; and materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum towards achieving the stated goals.
  • Prepares lesson plans in collaboration with parents; provides materials to parents and discusses the rationale for the approach in relation to childs development.
  • Develops individual plans for children including goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes.
• Program Implementation
  • Follows approved curriculum providing developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences appropriate to the age, language, and culture of children served.
  • Implements experiential, age-appropriate learning activities advancing the intellectual and emotional competence of infants and toddlers.
  • Supports parents to provide an environment in which children develop age-appropriate cognitive and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.
  • Models positive guidance and discipline to support children as they acquire developing skills.
  • Implements lesson plans in response to childrens needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, and knowledge of early childhood development.
  • Accommodate Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) as applicable for children with disabilities.
  • Assists parents to provide children with a consistent routine.
  • Plans and implements all socialization activities for families and children.
  • Understands regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.
• Family Partnerships
  • Ensures meetings and one-on-one interactions are respectful of each familys diversity and cultural background.
  • Invites parent involvement in the development of the programs curriculum and approaches to child development and education.
  • Establishes positive, productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport.
  • Participates in ongoing parent training.
  • Works with families throughout the year to identify family goals, strengths, and necessary services and supports, and to describe progress in achieving family goals.
  • Works with parents to identify and access services and resources responsive to their interests and goals and follows up with them to ensure the referral met their expectations and circumstances.
  • Ensures parents have opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in child growth and development, the programs curriculum, the child observation and assessment process, and parenting skills; prevention of child abuse and neglect; family literacy; medical, dental, nutrition, and mental health (encouraging parents to become partners in their childs health care process and learn the principle of preventative health and safety).
  • Provides a family needs assessment that includes consultation with parents about the benefits of parent involvement and about the activities in which parents may choose to participate.
  • Coordinates or refers families to opportunities for continuing education, employment training, and other services through formal or informal networking in the community.
  • Supports the transitions of families out of Early Head Start.
• Community Partnerships
  • Promotes the access of children, and families to community services that are responsive to their needs.
  • Coordinates services for children with disabilities and their families with community agencies.
  • Acts as a family development specialist and works cooperatively with local agencies to assist families to link up with services in the local community.
  • Develops a working knowledge of community resources; collaborates with Family Advocates to conduct Community Resource Guide updates.
• Communication and Service Coordination
  • Coordinates with staff to promote parent involvement in the program as a volunteer, and employee, and participate in family events.
  • Records, monitors, and follows up on referrals for support services for reporting requirements.
  • Participates in required professional development activities to enhance skills.
  • Assists with planning for and attending socialization events.
• Record Keeping and Reporting
  • Performs data entry functions as necessary to keep files up to date.
  • Documents efforts to assist families in identifying their strengths, needs, and sufficiency goals through completion of Family Needs Assessment, Family Partnership Agreement, and case notes.
  • Gathers and maintains child and family data for documentation, ongoing assessment, evaluation, and recording keeping for successful individual and program planning.
  • Produces reports as required on child and family progress.
• On-going Monitoring and Self-Assessment
  • Assesses children on an ongoing basis; gathers and organizes anecdotal notes into the key developmental areas and documents in the applicable database.
  • Analyzes child progress for children participating in the home-based option as scheduled, consults with the Program Coordinator, and implements adjustments to curriculum planning and implementation as needed.
• Travel & Miscellaneous
  • Daily travel by driving personal automobiles to and from clients homes, recruiting events, community activities, and other locations throughout the Las Vegas community as approved by program guidelines and management.
  • Occasional travel by car, bus, airplane, or train may be required as associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties carried out at distant locations in and out of state, and in some cases overnight travel may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds including files, laptop computers, lesson plans, home visiting supplies, or other necessary items with or without material handling equipment.
• Must be able to work for long periods of time while maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
• Must be able to sit at a table or desk for long periods of time with occasional standing, walking, squatting, or reaching.
• Must be able to travel by car, bus, airplane, or train for job requirements, training, or program activities as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education & Work Experience

• Required to hold a minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent).

Skills & Abilities

• Must have a valid Drivers License & clean driving record and maintain throughout the duration of employment with SCF.
• Must maintain auto insurance on personal vehicles driven while completing job duties.
• Must be approved by SCF auto insurer to be added to corporate auto insurance policy.
• Must possess the ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and educational materials.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and use correct grammar both verbally and in writing using English.
• Must be organized, display strong time management abilities, and demonstrate an attention to detail to effectively meet client and program needs.
• Must understand and use the basic functions of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, & Excel), internet applications, and other software to effectively access resources and complete required tasks.
• Listen intently and ask questions to ensure full understanding.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule to fulfill job functions and program responsibilities including occasional weekday evenings or weekend events (1-3 times per month).
• Must interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with persons from diverse backgrounds, especially parents of children in SCFs programs.
• Maintains a positive, open, and objective attitude toward others including volunteers and interns.
• Willing to engage, support, include, and work with volunteers and/or interns on an ongoing or as-needed basis.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment and work independently with limited direction from supervisors.
• Required to properly utilize knowledge of policies and procedures mandated by the HIPPY Program and SCF.
• Must acquire CPR/First Aid Training for Infant/Child/Adult within ninety (90) days of hire date and maintain throughout employment.
• Must submit to and pass a criminal background check prior to the hire date.
• Must submit negative TB results (One-Step Skin Test or Chest X-Ray) prior to hire date and submit every 2 years of employment.
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and maintain a drug-free working environment.

Preferred

• Prefer Associate Degree (or higher) in child development, human services, or a related field.
• Six (6) months of experience in early childhood education or family services is preferred.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) speaking and writing skills are helpful.
• Six (6) months of general clerical experience (filing, faxing, copying, etc.) is encouraged.

Wage

• $29,250.00 Annual Wage
• $1,125.00 per Pay-Period (75 Hours per Pay-Period)
• $15.00 per Hour (37.5 Hours per Week)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplementary Benefits
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• PTO with Accrual Starting at Hire
• 401(k) with a match
• COVID Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Hardship Assistance Fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs