PARAPROFESSIONAL I - FAMILY CENTER
COUNTY OF GREENE JOB VACANCY
POSTING DATE: CLOSING DATE:
POSITION: Family Center Paraprofessional
DEPARTMENT: Human Services Family Center
LOCATION: Fort Jackson Building
SALARY: 14.52 (SEIU PG8)
HOURS: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday
Regular Full Time
BENEFITS: Health, Vision & Dental – First of month following date of hire
All Other Benefits – After 90 day probationary period
Excellent Time-Off Benefits
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:
The Greene County Family Center Paraprofessional will provide parent education in the way of home visits, parenting classes (PG II or III) and other community-based programs to promote the optimal development, education and health of children through supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. This position will ensure the completion of developmental and family assessments, goal setting, and screenings while carrying out the objectives of the Family Center grant. They must maintain Parents As Teachers certification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
1. Become Parents As Teachers (PAT) certified and maintain certification
2. Deliver quality parent education through the use of Parents as Teachers National Center provided curriculum.
3. Teach parenting classes while utilizing parenting curriculums that have been chosen because of their recorded ability to enhance the particular parenting skills of families.
4. Work with parents to establish family goals and document progress.
5. Maintain a caseload and provide service through a variety of location inc. home, Children and Youth Services, Greene County Jail, other community settings.
6. Provide families with appropriate information, resources, trainings and screenings during visits/ sessions. Assist with referrals and follow up as needed.
7. Facilitate/Assist/Plan Group Connection activities as directed.
8. Responsible for timely and accurate data collection, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting requirements for the Family Center program.
9. Participate in committees, special events and activities to promote and recruit participants for the program.
10. Participates in bi-weekly supervision with supervisor.
11. Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
12. Perform all other position related duties as assigned by Supervisor or Child and Family Development Services Administrator.
OTHER DUTIES OF THE JOB:
1. Ability to develop, manage and maintain relationships with others.
2. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
3. Other non-essential duties as specified by the immediate supervisor.
4. Manage program supplies and materials
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives direct supervision from the SEI/Parent Educator Specialist and/or Child and Family Development Administrator in regard to daily work duties.
SUPERVISION GIVEN:
None.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works indoors in adequate work space, temperatures, ventilation and lighting.
- Works with average indoor exposure to noise, stress and frequent disruptions.
- Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.
- Travels occasionally when needed to perform essential functions of job.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS;
1. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
2. Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting and reaching necessary to carry out job duties.
3. Medium work with occasional lifting/carrying of objects.
4. Sedentary work, with occasional from coordination movements of fingers/hands to simple movements of feet/legs; torso necessary to carry out job duties.
5. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
6. Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
7. Must be able to pay close attention to details, coordinate efficiently and concentrate on work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. High School Diploma with experience
- Must have minimum of two years supervised experience working with families and young children
C. Must possess a valid PA Driver’s License and valid clearances including Criminal Record, Child Abuse and FBI.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Ability to communicate orally and through written communication.
2. Ability to understand appropriate interactions between adults and children
3. Ability to follow the Mandated Reporting Law
4. Excellent documentation skills.
5. Highly organized and detail-oriented.
6. Strong time management skills.
7. Knowledge of the Greene County human service delivery system.
8. Possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers.
9. Flexible in adapting the weekly schedule to meet the needs of the family that we will serve.
10. Possess effective interpersonal skills (e.g. nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, tactful and patient)
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested internal candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department.
External candidates should complete an online application at .
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.
The County of Greene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.