Parent Educator

1 week ago

Meriden, United States Catholic Charities Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an outreach/environmental/community services position. This person may work under the regular supervision of a higher classification. As the person gains work experience within the Agency, he/she will assume a selected caseload through which an increasing knowledge of Agency policies and procedures may be acquired. Duties may change depending on program needs.

The individual is expected to embrace the co-occurring treatment philosophy which integrates a strength based, child/family centered, trauma informed, culturally competent, and recovery oriented philosophy. The staff will carry a selected range of cases through which an increasing knowledge of best practice principles and methods, and knowledge of community resources is demonstrated.

GENERAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Interprets Agency services to clients and community.
  • Written case record maintained for each family served and contains information required.
  • Standardized case closing form completed and submitted to DCF case worker or community support worker no later than 10 days after end of service.
  • Complete standard Parenting Support Services checklist for each Session with family.
  • Complete Parenting Support Services baseline assessments and Family Service Plan (FSP) within first 3 visits.
  • Initial in home (or Parent Preferred location) visit as soon as possible but at least within 15 business days of receipt of referral.
  • Assist families with light case management.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date data in data systems.
  • May conduct presentations in the community to promote the program and recruit clients.
  • Successfully engage clients in services as demonstrated by client service plan completion rates, maintained or increased client functioning and client completion of service plan objectives.
  • May formulate mutually agreed-on and measurable service plan goals and objectives.
  • Perform 100% of assigned productivity expectation.
  • Encourage increased independence and recovery of clients.
  • Understand and follow agency policies and procedures.
  • Participate in ongoing supervision, consultation, staff meetings, and appropriate training.
  • May function as team member with others.
  • Identifies community needs.
  • Learns community resources.
  • Provides advocacy services.
  • Carries volume of work within range established by Agency.
  • Accept and carry out other related duties upon request


  • PQI Functions:
  • Ensure the consistent accurate collection of the data
  • Identify patterns and trends for program
  • Use results of data to inform supervisor of trends that may impact services

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Associates Degree working towards a Bachelor’s degree preferably in a human service field with knowledge of Community Resources.
  • In addition to the above qualifications, specialized knowledge and experience not necessarily related to formal education or training (e.g. knowledge and understanding of another language, a sub-culture) which equips him/her to provide services to a particular segment of the Agency's clientele may be required.
  • Triple P Level 4 certification
  • Triple P level 4 training in either the 0-12 or teen level with willingness to be trained in the other level
  • Circle of Security certification (COS)
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Experience providing Triple P / COS interventions preferred
  • Experience/comfort in providing help to families experiencing behavioral/emotional difficulties with recent onset
  • Promotes family empowerment and strengths by initiating and maintaining respectful, functional relationships with parents and their children while maintaining appropriate boundaries
  • Demonstrated initiative, self-direction, flexibility, leadership and decision making skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team and with other community agencies as well as independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Work constructively and contribute to a harmonious and effective work environment
  • Handle work in a professional manner with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality
  • Solid problem-solving abilities within the Triple P/ COS scope of practice; ability to set priorities and manage conflicting demands
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills with capacity to relate to clients of different experiences and needs
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Skills to maintain client records and database
  • Flexible work hours to ensure access to the service

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