Parent Educator

Position Title :

• Parents As Teachers Parent Educator Reports To :              Parents as Teachers Coordinator Broad Function :      Provide Parents As Teachers curriculum to Essex County Families in their homes _______________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONALISM : Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member.
• Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings.
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
• Willing to take on extra work when needed (i.e. when there is a vacancy).
• Performs required tasks according to the program philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Is courteous, approachable, and cooperative towards co- workers, clients, support staff, and others and conducts self in a mature, competent, confident, and respectful manner.
• Understands and adheres to confidentiality rights of clients, co-workers and agency, consistent with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and protects personal health information in written, verbal and electronic forms.
• Practices self-care, has a sense of humor, and possesses a healthy work / life balance important to providing great customer service.
• Ensures the safety & comfort of others by communicating the presence of hazards, injuries, equipment problems or any need for help and knows the emergency evacuation and all other safety policies (universal precautions, etc.).
• In times of crisis is willing to help others, and communicates urgent information quickly to supervisor / Team.
• Maintains good attendance (i.e.
• Maintains FT or PT schedule as contracted, and attendance does not impair or negatively affect the team.) Is punctual for client appointments, meetings, etc.
• Meets program productivity requirements.

Uses good judgment, practices ethical decision-making, and explores all options in problem SUPERVISION :

PARENT EDUCATOR RESPONSIBILTIES :

Facilitate and assist in Group Connections events.  Experience in working with culturally diverse communities / families and the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate Demonstrates good writing and organizational skills SPECIFICATIONS :

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