Parents as Teacher Educator at Partner's Healthcare in Revere, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.


Spanish speaking candidates is required.



Job Summary
Parents as Teachers is a trusted resource providing an evidence-based home visiting model for organizations and professionals who meet the evolving needs of families. The program is embedded within the Pediatric Practice at the MGH Revere HealthCare Center. The Parents as Teachers Parent Educator is responsible for parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning. The goals of the program include enhanced parent involvement, improved child health and development, and increased school readiness. This program includes visits with parents at home and at the Health Center, conducting risk assessments for families served by the program, and connecting parents to community resources to promote strengthening positive parent-child interactions, educating parents on development-centered parenting, and supporting overall family well-being. This also includes working collaboratively with the Healthy Steps staff to ensure comprehensive service delivery for families served by the program. The position may include assistance with additional projects as assigned by the Unit Chief and/or Program Manager.


• Become knowledgeable about the Parents as Teachers model including the Essential Requirements necessary for model fidelity.


• Conduct personal visits (60-75 minutes) using the Parents as Teachers curriculum on a weekly or bi-weekly basis with each family.


• Plan the visit, gather materials, travel, conduct the visit, and clearly document the visit.


• Provide parent group connections focusing on a minimum of one of the following areas of emphasis: parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, or family well-being.


• Complete developmental, health, vision and hearing screenings on each child every year.


• Complete screenings of substance use, domestic violence and depression with caregivers.


• Work as part of a collaborative team which includes pediatricians, child development specialists, social workers, behavioral outreach worker, and program manager.


• Develop and maintain a community resource network in order to be able to link families with them as needed.


• Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation.


• Organize and inventory supplies/materials, etc.


• Meet weekly with supervisor for reflective supervision sessions.


• Help parents and children transition to other services as needed.


• Complete annually required competency-based professional development hours in order to remain a certified Parents as Teachers parent educator (see Parents as Teachers Core Competencies for more details).


• Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.



Qualifications

• Bachelor or four-year degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a related field.


• Supervised experience working with young children and families.


• Knowledge of early childhood development.


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  Bilingual skills required (Spanish).


• Ability to work comfortably with a multidisciplinary team of professionals and support staff.


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Resourcefulness.


• Knowledge of the communities served, the local health system and community resources.


• Knowledge of community health, working with diverse populations.


• Be highly organized and accountable.


• Be an independent, self-motivated worker.


• Be able to learn and understand and incorporate the three roles of a parent educator: partnering, facilitating, and reflecting into daily practice with families.


• Be able to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.


• Be competent with computer skills; including web browsing, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements

Standing Occasionally (3-33%)

Walking Occasionally (3-33%)

Sitting Constantly (67-100%)

Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


300 Ocean Avenue



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Apply Now