Purpose of Job The purpose of this classification is to provide educational support and counseling activities to families enrolled in the evidence-based Parents as Teachers (PAT) home visitation program with a focus on healthy pregnancies, parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being.
Essential Functions: Service Delivery: Provides education and support to families with a focus on building confidence, increasing independence in managing challenges, and fostering success.
Program Fidelity: Delivers all PAT model components with fidelity using PAT Foundational Curricula, including PAT Essential Requirements and Quality Assurance Guidelines; maintains required caseload and visit schedule.
Visit Planning: Prepares for visits by reviewing parent educator resources; gathers and adapts materials for family education and activities.
Screening and Assessment: Conducts family assessments and screenings, evaluating factors related to prenatal health, parenting behavior, and early development progress.
Data and Documentation: Maintains accurate electronic and paper records; completes home-visit notes, PAT event attendance, screening summaries, and other reports within required timelines; keeps daily calendar up to date.
Family Service Planning: Develops and implements family plans, regularly evaluating family progress and engaging family members to facilitate outcomes.
Resource Connection: Connects families to community agencies based on needs identified in assessments; coordinates access to services and resources; follows up on referrals made and actions to be taken by families.
Outreach and Recruitment: Recruits families for program; coordinates outreach events with the Outreach and Family Engagement Coordinator to build PAT presence and reputation in the community.
Professional Development: Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and regular reflective supervision at a minimum of two hours per month; contributes to continuous quality improvement (CQI).
Event Planning and Participation: Plans, conducts and participates in educational parent group activities and/or targeted community-based events.
