Lead Home Parent Educator

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Austin Main Office - Austin, TX 78723Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: BachelorsSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWho We Are: Any Baby Can is an Austin-based nonprofit that has provided critical services to families in Central Texas for more than 47 years. With a variety of programs that meet families where they are – at home, work or school – Any Baby Can helps kids meet milestones, parents achieve stability, and families improve health and well-being.   At Any Baby Can, we recognize that our staff are our most valuable resource and the key to our success. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Best Places for Working Parents in Austin for five consecutive years, as well as earning designations such as a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite and one of the Mayor’s Healthiest Workplaces. We prioritize staff well-being in many ways, including offering a competitive benefits package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a generous number of paid holidays, personal time off, and vacation leave.     Position Summary:  The Lead Parent Educator is responsible for delivering all components of the Parents as Teachers model to include case management, parenting education and child development services to low-income families with children birth to 5 years. In addition, the Lead Parent Educator will provide support to the PAT supervisor with intake and referral management, family engagement and retention planning, staff training and education, and data quality.     Key Responsibilities: Provide case management in the home, school, and other sites as needed with a focus on developing and maintaining good rapport with parents and their children on the caseload.  Complete all documentation within program guidelines (documentation and data entry are to be completed within 5 business days of a case contact). Maintain a caseload of 15-17 families using the PAT model and serve as backup to HOPES funded Parent Educators during time of extended leave or during staff vacancy. Serve as a role model to other parent educators by ensuring documentation and behavior is always professional in adherence to PAT and HOPES guidelines. Meet with supervisor regularly to understand assignments and needs of the team. Participate in the program’s staff meetings and continuous quality improvement process (including quarterly file reviews and annual home visit observations). Complete annually required competency-based professional development hours to remain a certified Parents as Teachers parent educator (see Parents as Teachers Core Competencies for details). Work as an education resource to Parent Educators in relation to data entry, model implementation, screenings and assessments. Work alongside PAT Program Supervisor to maintain a referral management system for efficient intake of new families, (calling and following up with external/internal referrals) understanding of upcoming events, and other duties as needed. Support the planning and implementation of structured parent-child group events, as needed. Assist in quality assurance procedures and activities to include quarterly file reviews and annual home visit observations. Attend and participate in all scheduled staff and agency meetings and required trainings, and monthly group connections. Represent the program as needed at stakeholder meetings, program presentations and other community building activities. Serve as acting supervisor when necessary. Other assignments may be added as needed or required.   Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, early childhood development, public health or related field and a minimum of 2 years profession work experience as a Parents As Teachers Parent Educator. LBSW preferred. Experience and ability to work with low income and culturally diverse families having multiple needs and limited resources. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both verbal and written is strongly preferred. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a collaborative team. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate program records and meet deadlines. Good communication skills and flexibility, able to work well under pressure and handle crisis situations. Familiarity with computers and strong ability to complete documentation.   Special Considerations: Must have reliable transportation to travel within the assigned region; if driving own vehicle, must have valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance. Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary to fulfill daily duties assigned. Ability to effectively/clearly communicate.