Parent Educator at Health and Human Services (HHS) – United States
Recruiter: Health and Human Services (HHS)
About Health and Human Services (HHS)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a cabinet-level department of the federal government responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. HHS oversees more than 100 programs across its operating divisions, including the FDA, CDC, NIH, and CMS, and is the largest grant-making agency in the U.S. government.
Job Summary
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to international cooperation and sustainable development within Health and Human Services (HHS)’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in United States, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.
Full Job Description
It’s a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!
Education: Required High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred – Bachelors degree in a related field.
Experience: Required With high school diploma or equivalent, at least 5 years of experience in a related field. Preferred- Bilingual Spanish
Summary: The Home Visitor/Parent Educator is responsible for using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to the service population while maintaining compliance with established program standards.
Essential Functions: 1. Outreach and recruitment of participants for the Texas Home Visiting Program. 2. Establish and maintain a trusting and professional working relationship with families by providing regular contact. 3. Utilize the Safecare curriculum with caregivers, which is evidence-based. HV will also report to the Program Director to be coached on required Safecare recordings with caregivers. 4. Administer intake, assessments, and screening tools to clients and family members. 5. Utilize intake and assessment results to establish and effectively implement goals, objectives, and activities identified with parents. 6. Provide intensive case management services to families. 7. Provide parent & health education, case management, resource and referrals, basic needs support, transportation assistance, and/or other support services to families on caseload. 8. Conduct systematic follow-ups for all families. 9. Create and set-up required events on monthly calendar. 10. Record all group and individualized services and activities in a complete, concise, and timely manner utilizing program forms into PEIRS (DFPS), Salesforce, and (BCFS) software. 11. Meet with supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to evaluate status of families on caseload. 12. Meet all deliverables as outlined in the grant. 13. Attend all required trainings.
Measurable Deliverables:
1. Maintain a caseload and provide services for 12 cases per month. 2. Meet with clients at least 2xs per month. 3. Update documentation requirements in Salesforce within 48 hours. 4. Update documentation requirements in PEIRS within 48 hours. 5. Update documentation requirements in SafeCare within 24 hours. 6. Provide community education on child abuse prevention strategies monthly. 7. Collaborate with Family Resource Center staff on a monthly basis.
Requirements: 1. Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to:
- First Aid
- CPR 2. Obtains and maintains certification in SafeCare curriculum administration per National SafeCare Research and Training Center guidelines. 3. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens and maintain emotional control, and professional composure at all times. 4. Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request. 5. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check 6. Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service populations cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English. c. Work in a fast-paced environment. d. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. f. Travel as needed. g. Manage time effectively and efficiently. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and Responsibilities per grant requirements to this job at any time. If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you! EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Key Details
- Job Title: Parent Educator
- Grade: N/A
- Location: 202, United States
- Department: Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Contract Type: Professional Staff
- Estimated Salary Range:$84,000 – $144,000 USD annually
Qualifications
- Experience: Required With high school diploma or equivalent, at least 5 years of experience in a related field. Preferred- Bilingual Spanish Summary: The Home Visitor/Parent Educator is responsible for using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to the service population while maintaining compliance with established program standards. Essential Functions: 1. Outreach and recruitment of participants for the Texas Home Visiting Program. 2. Establish and maintain a trusting and professional working relationship with families by providing regular contact. 3. Utilize the Safec are curriculum with caregivers, which is evidence-based. HV will also report to the Program Director to be coached on required Safec are recordings with caregivers. 4. Administer intake, assessments, and screening tools to clients and family members. 5. Utilize intake and assessment results to establish and effectively implement goals, objectives, and activities identified with parents. 6. Provide intensive case management services to families. 7. Provide parent & health education, case management, resource and referrals, basic needs support, transportation assistance, and/or other support services to families on caseload. 8. Conduct systematic follow-ups for all families. 9. Create and set-up required events on monthly calendar. 10. Record all group and individualized services and activities in a complete, concise, and timely manner utilizing program forms into PEIRS (DFPS), Salesforce, and (BCFS) softw are. 11. Meet with supervisor on a bi-weekly bas is to evaluate status of families on caseload. 12. Meet all deliverables as outlined in the grant. 13. Attend all required trainings. Measurable Deliverables: 1. Maintain a caseload and provide services for 12 cases per month. 2. Meet with clients at least 2xs per month. 3. Update documentation requirements in Salesforce within 48 hours. 4. Update documentation requirements in PEIRS within 48 hours. 5. Update documentation requirements in Safe Care within 24 hours. 6. Provide community education on child abuse prevention strategies monthly. 7. Collaborate with Family Resource Center staff on a monthly bas is. Requirements: 1. Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to: First Aid CPR 2. Obtains and maintains certification in Safe Care curriculum administration per National Safe Care Research and Training Center guidelines. 3. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens and maintain emotional control, and professional composure at all times. 4. Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request. 5. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check 6. Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service populations cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English. c. Work in a fast-paced environment. d. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. f. Travel as needed. g. Manage time effectively and efficiently. Nothing in th is job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and Responsibilities per grant requirements to th is job at any time. If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, th is is the company for you! EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. Th is policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U. S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at th is time.
Skills
- Not specified in the official posting
Benefits
- , layoff, and termination.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
