Parent Educator

Parent Educator (Health Educator)

Job No: 538341

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Putnam County, Florida (serving Bradford, Columbia, Hamilton and Putnam Counties)

A Parent Educator implements the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, emphasizing parent‑child interaction, development‑centered parenting and family well‑being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the Parent Educator partners, facilitates and reflects with families. The Parent Educator is responsible for delivering all components of the PAT model using the PAT curriculum, implementing the Essential Requirements and Quality Assurance Guidelines with fidelity, and collecting all data required by the Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visitation (MIECHV) Initiative and Parents as Teachers.

• Maintain a caseload of 20 high‑need families with a minimum of bi‑weekly visits for each enrolled family.
• Provide personal visits focused on parent‑child interaction, development‑centered parenting and family well‑being.
• Complete an initial and annual family‑centered assessment (Life Skills Progression) with each family.
• Implement the PAT Program with model fidelity and participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Develop, monitor and review goals with each family; connect families to resources and provide follow‑up and ongoing support.
• Prepare for personal visits, read Parent Educator resources, print handouts and gather materials for parent‑child activities.
• Complete developmental screening (ASQ‑3, ASQ‑SE) and health review including vision and hearing screening for each enrolled child.
• Administer the Perceived Stress Scale, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Relationship Assessment Tool.
• Clearly document details of each visit, assessment, screening and follow‑up resources on forms; enter information into FLOHVIS (Florida Home Visiting Information System) after each visit.
• Maintain and submit in a timely manner all required PAT program documentation and MIECHV data collection requirements.
• Organize and inventory incentive supplies and educational materials.
• Participate in at least 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least 2 hours of staff meetings monthly.
• Participate in related community activities and perform other related duties as required.
• Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable).

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundation and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services.
• Must renew Parent Educator Certification annually.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and current car insurance.

• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates highly desired; ability to read, write and speak fluent Spanish.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, tactful).
• Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated.
• High proficiency in the use of computer software programs and databases.
• General knowledge of child nutrition, health, safety and special needs and community resources for families.
• Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents recommended.

To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references.

The University of Florida offers low‑cost state health plans, a number of dental and vision plans, domestic partner coverage through Gator Care and optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance. UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, personal leave and family medical leave. Employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually and 4 personal leave days.

UF also provides paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24‑month period. UF Employees are eligible for the Gator Perks discount program.

The job requires the incumbent to drive to client homes, interact with parents and children, which may necessitate sitting on low surfaces, climbing stairs in buildings without elevators and carrying training materials to the client’s home.

This is a time‑limited position;
Section 435 Live Scan background check required. Health assessment required. Applications close: 19 January 2026.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.