Parent Educator

JOB CATEGORY: PARENT EDUCATION / COMMUNITY SUPPORT / ADVOCACY / DEVELOPMENT / EARLY HEAD START

POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides case management, family advocacy and education to families in assigned caseload by providing and linking families to comprehensive services including home visits and socialization activities.  Works with typically and atypically developing children and their families in a home-based setting.  May be reassigned to different caseload/geographic location within a county as deemed necessary for program operation

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma / GED and an Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (with Home Visitor endorsement preferred) or a Preschool CDA with Home Visitor endorsement, or New Mexico Child Development Certificate (CDC), or equivalent required, or required to obtain one of these options within one year of hire date; OR
• One year certificate in Early Childhood Education within one year of hire date; OR
• AA/AAS or BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, Infant Family Studies, Human Services or related field within one year of hire date.  A degree is considered related only when it includes six or more courses in one of the above-mentioned fields.
• Experience in:
• Child development and early childhood education;
• Principles of child health, safety, and nutrition;
• Adult learning principles;
• Family dynamics; 
• Communicating and motivating adults;
• Community resources; and;
• Linking families with appropriate resources. 
• Knowledge obtained through education or experience in Early Childhood Development or Early Childhood Mental Health required.
• Bilingual Spanish or Navajo preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• With the exception of Lea and Eddy County employees, prior to providing parent education / home visiting services, but no later than four months following hire/transfer into the Parent Education / Home Visiting program, must obtain the national "Parents as Teachers (PAT)" certification.  Must maintain current throughout employment.  
• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire.  Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:
• Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
• TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).

In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A(g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:

• Criminal Background Checks.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.  
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. 
• Must provide a current motor vehicle record. 
• Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position. 
• Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record that is within the limitations of PMS Human Resources Policy II.D.3, Automobile Usage, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.   
• May be required to complete transportation related trainings.  

$500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses are subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance 
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability