Parents as Teachers (PAT) AmeriCorps Member

Parents as Teachers (PAT) AmeriCorps Member

19 Sep 2024
Texas, El paso 00000 El paso USA

Parents as Teachers (PAT) AmeriCorps Member

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The PAT AmeriCorps Member contributes to the achievement of United Way of El Paso County’s mission, vision, and Education Community Impact goals by addressing a key strategy: home visitation. The PAT AmeriCorps Member’s responsibility is to successfully deliver the Parents as Teachers program, an evidence-based early childhood home visitation framework that builds strong communities, thriving families and children who are healthy, safe and ready to learn.

Essential Functions of a PAT AmeriCorps Member:

Delivers essential functions of the AmeriCorps PAT program to include:

  • Preparing for and conducting bi-weekly and monthly personal visits
  • Facilitating at least two group connections per program year
  • Completing developmental screenings on children enrolled in the program
  • Identifying family needs and making appropriate referrals to community resources
  • Participate in recruiting and Presentation events within partnerships and potential identities

AmeriCorps PAT program to include:

  • Reporting regularly to Site Supervisor and Program Coordinator
  • Completing and submitting timesheets and leave requests on a regular basis
  • Contributing to program recruitment, promotion and seek in-kind donations for relevant activities
  • Serve at least 20% families from Service Site
  • Implement the Parents as Teachers Curriculum to 15-18 families
  • Maintaining documentation of every home visit for recordkeeping purposes and meeting numerous deadlines.

Participates in AmeriCorps activities and events, and PAT professional development:

  • Proudly wears the AmeriCorps logo during all hours of program service, as required
  • Actively engages in AmeriCorps PAT program-related activities, for example trainings, meetings, presentations, civic reflection and reflective supervision
  • Celebrates program-recognized days and events which include, but are not limited to National Day of Service and Remembrance, Martin Luther King Day, AmeriCorps Week, Home Visitation Advocacy Day, Mayor’s Day, Earth day and Week of the Young Child
  • Completes the required number of hours of trainings, workshops, conferences, etc. annually to maintain PAT credential and prepare for life after AmeriCorps service

As stated in OneStar Terms & Conditions XIV. D. :

In the event of a local, state, or federal disaster declaration, AmeriCorps members may be asked on a volunteer basis or be required by OneStar to activate to assist in disaster response and recovery activities within their communities.This may involve virtual service opportunities or in-person service opportunities.This may include service opportunities outside of the member’s standard service hours or in place of their standard service duties.In the event of a large-scale, high needs local, state, or federal disaster, AmeriCorps members may voluntarily or be required by OneStar to deploy to an area outside of their service area to assist in disaster response and recovery activities.

Required Qualifications (documentation proving qualification will be collected)

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
  • Must be at least 18 years of age on or before September 3, 2019.
  • Must be able to communicate proficiently in English and in Spanish
  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree or 60 college hours preferredin Education or Social Work
  • Must be competent in web browsing, emailing, quality data and quantity data entries, and Microsoft Office Programs
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license, insurance and vehicle
  • Must have a minimum of two years’ previous supervised experience working or volunteering with young children and/or families

Skills and Demonstrated Abilities· Strong leadership and ability to work effectively individually, as well as with a team

  • Consistent verbal/ written communication skills; strong presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Dependable time management and organization skills to coordinate multiple tasks
  • Reliable written and verbal recordkeeping, documenting, and reporting skills

Personal Attributes

  • Works well with others, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion or ability
  • Delivers strong public speaking skills and is attentive to detail, accuracy and quality
  • Exemplifies honesty, compassion, integrity, good judgment, professionalism, and tact
  • Demonstrates passion for/commitment to enhancing the community in which they serve

Relationships

  • Internal and external contacts are critical to success of this program. The PAT AmeriCorps Member will focus on developing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including host sites, educational institutions, foundations, community groups, government agencies, non-profit agencies, neighborhood associations, faith-based organization, and individual donors.

Vulnerable populations

  • This position involves reoccurring access to vulnerable populations: children age 17 or younger, persons age 60 and older, and/or individuals with disabilities. Criminal history checks will be performed and results from the checks will determine Member selection.

Living Allowance and Benefits

AmeriCorps Members will receive (upon successful completion of program requirements):

  • A living allowance of $13,991.12 (full time members) distributed bi-monthly throughout program year
  • For the amount of the education award the individual may receive upon successful completion of the term of service is included and accurate with the current rate ($6, 095 for FT members, $4,266.50 for TQT members, $3,047.50 for HT members, $2,321 for RHT members, $1,612.43 for QT members, and $1,289.95 for MT members)
  • A health insurance plan and SNAP eligibility

Eligible AmeriCorps Members may apply to receive child care benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

Benefits offered:

  • Health insurance

Job Details

  • ID
    JC2715792
  • State
  • City
  • Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    United Way of El Paso County
  • Date
    2019-06-17
  • Deadline
    2019-08-16
  • Category

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