Parent Educator

Revised 09.23.2025 United Way of El Paso County is committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for all people in our community. Through collaboration, advocacy, and direct services, we work to eliminate inequities and support families across education, health, basic needs, and financial stability.

Reports To:

Director of Early Childhood Initiatives

The Parent Educator plays a vital role in advancing United Way of El Paso County’s mission, vision, and Education Community Impact goals by delivering effective family home visitation programs. This position is responsible for implementing the Parents as Teachers evidence-based early childhood home visitation framework—supporting strong communities, thriving families, and children who are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

• Conduct 30–40 home visits per month to families with young children.
• Use the PAT curriculum to promote child development, school readiness, and parenting support.
• Facilitate family group sessions and community-based events.
• Conduct developmental screenings and family assessments.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in Visit Tracker (PAT) database.
• Recruit new families through outreach and community presentations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development (minimum 20 hours/year).
• Collaborate with community partners and other United Way programs.

• Enter and maintain up-to-date client data in electronic system:
  Visit Tracker (PAT).
• Keep accurate and complete family case files in compliance with program and grant requirements.
• Submit daily timesheets, weekly/monthly staff reports, and mileage/expense reports by established deadlines.
• Participate in monthly supervision sessions (reflective and administrative).
• Recruit new families to maintain a full caseload through community outreach and presentations.
• Solicit donations and secure incentives to support and engage participating families.

• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development annually to maintain certification through the Parents as Teachers national office.
• Attend all required trainings, including: PAT Foundational & Model Implementation, Core Curriculum, Technology System, Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), Life Skills Progression (LSP), Parenting Interaction and Children:
  Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes (PICCOLO), Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Cultural Competency, Trauma Informed Care, Health Screening Procedures, and other training as recommended to support growth and capacity building.

• Host sites and educational institutions.
• Community groups and neighborhood associations.
• Non‑profit and government agencies.
• Faith‑based organizations and foundations.

• Mission‑Focused:
  Committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for all individuals and families in our region.
• Relationship‑Oriented:
  Builds and nurtures strong, trusting relationships with families, partners, coworkers, and community stakeholders.
• Equity‑Driven:
  Prioritizes equity in every aspect of work, recognizing and addressing systemic barriers to opportunity.
• Collaborative Leader:
  Works well across departments and sectors to align resources, people, and ideas.
• Results‑Oriented:
  Focuses on data‑informed decision‑making, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Community Stewardship:
  Upholds the integrity and reputation of United Way of El Paso County as a responsible, transparent, and ethical representative.

• Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with diverse families and community partners.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and record‑keeping skills.

• Collaborative and works well with others across diverse settings.
• Adaptable and thrives in a dynamic, innovative, and evolving environment.
• Detail‑ori…