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United Way of El Paso County-AmeriCorps Parents as Teachers
 
 
 
AmeriCorps Parents as Teachers program is an evidence-based program that works with families who are expecting a child or if they have a child (or children) between birth and the age of 6 years old. AmeriCorps Parent educators will educate parents (or caregivers) to help them be their first and best influential teacher to their child. These educational sessions will be delivered in the family's home. Each home visit will discuss the child's development and milestones; developmental topics such as: health, sleep, transition & routines in the home, discipline, attachment, nutrition, healthy births, and safety; and have a discussion about the family's well-being. The ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF AmeriCorps PAT Parent educator is as follows: Preparing for and conducting weekly, bi-weekly and monthly personal visits as required •Planning and facilitating at least two (2) group connections per program year •Completing developmental screenings on children enrolled in the program •Identifying family needs and making referrals to community resources Activities include: •Reporting regularly to Site Supervisor and Program Coordinator in a timely manner •Complete and submitting timesheets and leave requests on a regular basis •Contribute to recruiting families in the PAT program, promotion and seek in-kind donations for relevant activities •Serve 20% families from Service Site and surround area •Implement the Parents as Teachers Curriculum to at least 15 - 18 families •Collect quality and quantity date and maintain documentation of every home visit, assessment and any additional documentation for recordkeeping purposes.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Must complete at least 1700 hours within the program year. Must be available days, evenings & weekends as needed. •Participates in AmeriCorps activities and professional development: engage in program-related activities •Completes the required number of hours of trainings, workshops, conferences REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be a U.S. Citizen •Must have excellent computer skills, i.e. web browsing, email, & Microsoft •Must maintain a valid driver’s license, insurance & vehicle •Must have a minimum of two years’ previous supervised experience working or volunteering with young children &/or families *Bilingual (Engl/Span) & Associates Degree or 60 college hours is preferred SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES •Strong leadership, ability to work effectively individually & in a team •Consistent & verbal/ written communication skills, interpersonal skills •Dependable time management & excellent organization skills •Reliable written & verbal record-keeping, documenting, & reporting skills
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  PAT Parent Educator Certification ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Social Services ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Public Speaking ,  Recruitment ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Health ,  General Skills ,  Education ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
United Way of El Paso County-AmeriCorps Parents as Teachers
Program Start/End Date
09/03/2019  -   07/31/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS  
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  06/11/2019  To  08/30/2019 
Contact Kimberly Cedillo
100 N Stanton St
El Paso   TX   79901
9155332434
kcedillo@unitedwayelpaso.org
unitedwayelpaso.org
Listing ID 90007

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