Parent Educator

Description

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org .

POSITION: Parent Educator

JOB CLASS/GRADE: Specialist 1 / Grade 8

WAGE: Starting at $49,572 per year based on experience

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864

LOCATION: IRCO Pacific Islander & Asian Family Center (PIAFC), 8040 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

Hybrid (Onsite 2 days a week)

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS : 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1)

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits (Temporary)

PROGRAM(S): Family First PAT

SECTOR: Home Visiting

REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver's license, verification of current auto- insurance, and have full use of an automobile during work hours and must pass ODHS (Oregon Department of Human Services) background check.

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

• Program Summary
• To welcome, serve, and empower parents/caregivers and their children 0-5 years old, utilizing Parents as Teachers (PAT) services. This work is part of Oregon’s implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act and is part of the Oregon Department of Human Services’ effort to prevent children from being removed to foster care and ensure families can remain together.

• Position Summary
• A Parents and Teachers (PAT) Parent Educator must be Model Implementation Certified to implement the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being in their work with families. Parent Educators will plan & implement the PAT Foundation Curriculum in community-aware ways and in the best way that supports the family.

Essential Functions

• •Engage in recruitment activities
• •Complete initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family
• •Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family
• •Plan, provide, and document a personal visit focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being
• •Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with one another
• •Engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase knowledge of ways to support children’s development
• •Complete initial and annual development screening and health review for each enrolled child
• •Complete Child Health Record screening, documentation of vision & hearing screen by health provider
• •Complete ASQ 3, ASQ SE 2, and a home visit will occur at a minimum of twice per month/every other week
• •Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs
• •Helps parents and children transition to other services as needed
• •Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner
• •Participate in a minimum of two hours of reflective supervision monthly and minimum of two hours of staff meetings monthly
• •Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually
• •Participate in measuring outcomes and continuous quality improvement
• •Travel throughout the Portland Metro area for in-person home visits and parent/child group meetings

Requirements

Secondary Functions

• •Support Parent Education events as organized by the Parent Educators
• •Support organizational record keeping requirements
• •Complete organization required training
• •Attend required meetings
• •Other duties as assigned by supervisor and manager
• •Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting deadlines
• •Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• •Ability works flexible hours to meet the availability of clients (which may include early evenings and/or occasional weekends)

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• •Associate's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
• •Minimum 2 years of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents
• •Must complete PAT Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT Services

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
• •Bilingual preferred; English and a language commonly spoken by families, including, Pacific Islander, Zomi, and Burmese
• •Strong analytical, problem-solving skills
• •Strong skills in community-aware, interpersonal, and organizational communication
• •Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• •Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
• •Communicate effectively in a positive manner verbally, in writing, and by phone
• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

• •Hybrid Schedule
• •Physical: Positions at this level require some physical effort or manual labor such as lifting, carrying, or constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at this level. Work under close supervision with Program Coordinator/Assistant Manager
• •Mental: There is regular variation in tasks, and the job holder must decide which tasks to complete as well as the order in which tasks are completed
• •Environment: This level has a work environment that is well protected, with virtually no hazards or obstacles. There is very little element of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are stable, usually well managed, and very comfortable.
• •Schedule: The work schedule occasionally fluctuates based on organization or customer needs. This fluctuation may occur with or without prior notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions or responsibilities but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

Knowledge

Education: Associate's Degree (3)

Experience: 1-2 years of experience is required (3)

Licensure, Certification: Must possess PAT Foundational Training & Model Implementation certification

Additional Language Required: Bilingual preferred; English and one other language.

Computers: All positions at IRCO require use of a computer and experience working with Microsoft Products including but not limited to Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Skills

Communication: Regular communication inside and outside the organization to exchange ideas and gather information (5)

Creativity: Regular need for redesign of a single focus process or procedure is needed (3)

Effort

Mental: There is regular variation in tasks and the job holder must decide which tasks to complete as well as the order in which tasks are completed (3)

Physical: Positions at this level require some physical efforts or manual labor such as lifting, carrying or constant movement. Positions with regular responsibility for driving are to be placed at least at this level (3)

Responsibility

Impact and Influence: Positions at this level have a minimal need or ability to analyze problem or concepts or make decisions on the information. Positions at this level have minimal impact and influence on organization operations, programs, expense or budgetary outcomes. (2)

Work Independence: Positions perform routine work with regular supervision and generally are given instructions or written procedures. Positions occasionally encounter variation and are encouraged to suggest ways to respond, but can't take final action without approval (2)

Planning: Positions at this level must be able to foresee issues associated with own work and identify future needs for supplies, equipment, resources which would stall operations or act