A person in this position is responsible for providing parenting education services to parents in their homes, community, and group settings through the Nurturing Parenting Program and the Truancy Intervention Parenting Programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Initiate contact with individual parent within five days of referral
Conduct approved assessment tools and develop individualized lesson plans based on Nurturing Parenting Evidence-Based Curriculum, for each parent within first 30 days of service
Sessions should be scheduled and completed a minimum of weekly or bi-weekly based on supervisor, referral source, and family need
Provide monthly written updates to referral source. Attend and participate in monthly case review meetings
Observe interactions between parents and children when possible, based on supervisor and referral source recommendations
Prepare and complete required documentation, including case notes, in compliance with regulations, company standards and the policy and procedure manual
Be available and prepared to provide court testimony in a professional manner as scheduled. Maintain contact with interested parties (lawyers, judges) as necessary
Complete case notes of interaction with family within the time frame based on case note policy.
Maintain adequate program materials required for each parent.
Effectively communicate with supervisors/managers, individuals, family members, referral source, and other interested parties.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Attend 24 hours of job specific training per year
Complete all corporate required online trainings
Maintain and update required online calendar
Complete both internal and external surveys based upon individual program policy and procedures
Maintain good working relationships with private and public agencies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities required in this position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The duties of this job require fine motor skills to write neat, legible notes, read and understand program documentation, and completing keyboarding entry
The duties of this job involve physical movements such as lifting, stooping, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, and reaching: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment varies and is largely community based and can vary from office settings to facility-based settings and residential homes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Adhere to dress code outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
TRAVEL
This position requires an extensive amount of travel throughout northeast and/or central Pennsylvania, primarily in Juniata and Mifflin County
Position requires a valid Pennsylvania license
Position requires staff to drive and transport clients in both agency owned and personal vehicles
Properly load and unload individuals to/from vehicles
Follow vehicle safety guidelines, as defined by state regulation and company policy, at all times
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School diploma/General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with one to three years related experience / training in working with children and families.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in related field; or
Bachelor’s Degree in unrelated field with minimum 12 credits in a Human Service related course; i.e., psychology, sociology, counseling, etc
1 year related experience/training in working with children and families
QUALIFICATIONS Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and instructions. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly explain instructions in both written and oral media.
Mathematical Skills
Basic mathematic ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Use of MS Excel to aid in mathematical work.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to read instructional bulletins and/or participate in training sessions then translate information provided into day-to-day work duties.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS
Recognizes problems and provides feedback or documentation to assist with problem resolution
Clearly and consistently verbally communicates priorities
Knowledge of basic computer operations
Documentation and observation skills
Ability to follow established confidentiality policy
Ability to follow established safety standards
Working knowledge of applicable regulations