Bilingual Parent Educator - Spanish Fort

Title:               Parent Educator, Bilingual               Department:  Children and Family Services                            Supervised by: HIPPY Coordinator                        Supervises:      NA                                                                  Status: PT or FT hourly                                                                                                                           
 
Mission Contribution:
Strengthens families by identifying, supporting, and/or providing services to ESL parents with young children.
 
Function:
To provide and coordinate services, connections to resources and referral information to ESL families with young children participating in the HIPPY Program.
 
Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation).

1. Participates in and effectively demonstrates weekly role-play activities for delivering parent-focused literacy activities in Spanish as prescribed by the HIPPY curriculum standards.
2. Conducts home visits using the HIPPY curriculum on a weekly basis ensuring integrity of the model and all essential requirements of the program.
3. Builds and maintains strong rapport with families, encouraging, supporting and promoting healthy parenting skills and relationships.
4. Provides and maintains proper, updated and accurate documentation on each child and family, ensuring program compliance with regulatory and funding partner agencies.
5. Participates in initial intake interviews, assessments, and other eligibility activities for enrolling new families as appropriate.
6. Conducts pre and post assessments utilizing appropriate tools and screening instruments.
7. Assists in planning, helps prepare for, and actively participates in monthly group meetings held at various community locations.
8. Assists in linking families to community resources and services provided by Goodwill and other community partners to address issues related to education, financial wellness, healthcare, housing and other basic needs.
9. Provides translation services as needed for other Goodwill services including HIPPY program in Baldwin County.
10. Assists in Spanish translation of written materials, information and publications for the agency.
11. Promotes program awareness and participation through community networking, involvement with local agencies, parents and other service providers involved in early care and education.
12. Supports, monitors and documents families’ participation in HIPPY services and other program activities provided in community-based sites.
13. Communicates regularly with supervisor, HIPPY team members, Goodwill mission services staff and community partners ensuring that all enrolled families are aware of and have access to services according to Goodwill expectations and consistent with program model.    
14. Under the direction of the coordinator, accurately inputs data and progress information into the Goodwill and National HIPPY database systems within the time specified.
15. Maintains accountability of inventory of supplies, materials and equipment essential to the operation of the program and follows proper procedures for new acquisitions and purchases.
16. Participates in planning, developing and coordinating yearly program calendar which reflects a variety of enriching, educational and extracurricular activities for children, families and team members.
17. Maintains effective communications with program coordinator, parent educators, other Goodwill staff, parents and community service providers through use of meetings, conferences, newsletters, memos, etc.
18. Stays current on issues pertaining to early childhood development and education by participating in on-going training and professional development opportunities including seminars, conferences, in-house training and through personal research.
19. Maintains a positive working relationship with team members, parents, community partners, and collaborating agencies through active listening, open and honest communication, encouragement and shared decision-making.
20. Observes all safety procedures and personnel policies.
21. Regular attendance, as outlined in Goodwill’s policy, is required.
22. Other duties as assigned.

1. Fluent in Spanish and familiar with culturally diverse population in targeted service area (Baldwin County).
2. Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.                             
3. Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.                   
4. Must possess basic computer skills.
5. Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
6. Must be able to take initiative, make decisions and work well with little supervision.
7. Must be able to keep information confidential.
8. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English and Spanish.
9. Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among team members and co-workers while supporting them to their best performance.
10. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and/or Saturdays each month.
11. Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
12. Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, liability automobile insurance and be insurable

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Some additional training, education and or work experience in child development required (exception for former HIPPY parents).
• Home Visitation experience a plus.
• Must be able to obtain DHR background clearances including ABI and FBI Fingerprint check.

• Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively while using computer keyboard.
• Must be able to stand, bend,  sit on the floor, stoop, walk, talk, hear, use hands to grip, and reach with arms, and carry items weighing up to 40 lbs.

1. Quality of Services Provided using the HIPPY model
2. Effective communication and positive team building interactions
3. Proper documentation and reporting for Program Compliance
4. Results of Program Effectiveness through achievement of program outcomes
5. Accountability of Resources