PARENT EDUCATOR - NORTH - HYBRID
1/23/2026
The Parent Educator is responsible for implementing the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program, focusing on parent-child interaction and family well-being. This includes maintaining records, conducting assessments, and delivering services to families.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
201-500 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
This is a hybrid positions and the candidate must reside within the following county(s) within Region 8: Bandera, Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Comal or Guadalupe County.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILTY
Satisfactory implementation and delivery of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program within the context of the PAT curriculum and Quality Essential Requirements.
A certified parent educator implements the PAT model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the Parent Educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
- Maintain accurate logs and records as required by the PAT Program and SJRC Texas
- Prepare and submit monthly reports as scheduled by the PAT Program including but not limited to a monthly Summary of Service (SOS), mileage documentation and TPCN documentation and billing
- Maintain the ability to use time and resources effectively to meet job requirements
- Maintain up to date client records-meeting all PAT requirements for documentation in family folders and in required databases
- Ensure all program data is accurate and detailed
- Abide by TPCN documentation and billing guidelines
- Strong organizational and record keeping skills
Program
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings and conferences as required by PAT
- Effectively administer parent/caregiver assessments to all enrolled caregivers.
- Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
- Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engages in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s development
- Effectively deliver PAT services to a caseload of up to 20 families using the Parents as Teachers curriculum to deliver home visits
- Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well being
- Maintain confidentiality
- Help parents and children transition to other services as needed
- Develop and maintain trusting relationships with parents as a model for parent-child relationships
- Support and promote the philosophy and integrity of PAT
- Be available to provide PAT presentations at health fairs and to individuals, school staff, or community agencies
- Be available to respond to phone or written communication from individuals seeking information on PAT or Prevention Services
- Assist with completion of the PAT Annual Program Report
- Monitor and manage a healthy balance between personal and professional responsibilities
- Engage in recruitment activities
- Travel to and back from home visits within assigned region
- Other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development or Social Science field of study preferred
- 1+ Years in Social Services Field including early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or related field
Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:
- Valid state drivers license, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance
- CPR/First Aid Certification (provided)
- Bilingual preferred
- PAT Certified Educator 0-3
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
- Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, walk and walk briskly in order to interact with and monitor children
- Stamina to work long days and drive long distances
- Ability to work at various times throughout the week to include some evenings and weekends
- Must have ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Must have ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions (with or without hearing aids)
- Must have ability to read fine print, have sustained vision and peripheral vision (with or without glasses)
- Environment requires dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments
- Home-like settings with varying moderate to high degrees of background noise
- Frequent exposure to various living environments
- Campuses are smoke-free, except on permitted campuses in designated areas
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by: Texas Family First PAT Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
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