This is a part-time 20 hour per week, 12-month, grant-funded position. The Parents As Teachers (PAT) Home Visitor (Parent Educator) is responsible for providing PAT services in a home-based model. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in child development or education field Parents As Teachers certification preferred. Experience in early childhood, education, child development, social work or other related social science preferred Ability to support PAT mission and follow policies and procedures Ability to work in client homes in a variety of conditions Ability to drive, in personal vehicle, to family homes and community partners Responsibilities: Reports to Director of Home Visiting Services. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Drive, in personal vehicle, to family homes within Crittenden County to deliver home-based activities and curriculum that enhance social-emotional, physical and cognitive development while delivering education and support. Drive, in personal vehicle, to community partners Identify and recruit families most in need of Home Visiting Services. Work closely with Home Visiting Services Director to identify and serve eligible families. Ensure family eligibility requirements met, according to grant funder's requirements. Responsible for new families' screenings and orientation activities. Responsible for data entry and record keeping on all program families on caseload. Assist families in developing and meeting goals. Administer assessments required by program grant funders. Provide and monitor services to families in order to maintain model fidelity. Make referrals to other community resources as needed. Act as advocate or liaison between families and other community agencies. Prepare individual home visits using approved evidence based curriculum. Meet with Director bi-monthly per program standard. Attend Team Meetings bi-monthly. Attend and assist in planning Group Connections meetings in order to maintain model fidelity. Complete required Professional Development for state and national offices including 30+ hours annually. Work with the Director and program team members to prepare for and complete accreditation activities and documentation. Attend ASU Mid-South meetings where appropriate. Complete ASU Mid-South trainings where appropriate. Other duties as assigned. Proposed Hourly Rate: $12-$16/hour based on experience, education, and certifications Start Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Please note that ASU Mid-South requires a criminal background check as part of the employment process and a driver's license verification. Mandated Reporter: All PAT employees are mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. Failure to properly report to DCHF and the Director can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination. Required Application Materials: a letter of interest specifying the position sought, a completed ASU Mid-South application for employment, including contact information for three professional references who can attest to the candidate's qualifications for this position, a resume, and copies of any college transcripts relevant to the position of interest. For an application to be considered, all requested materials must be submitted simultaneously either by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery to: Arkansas State University Mid-South Human Resources 2000 West Broadway West Memphis, AR 72301-3829 Fax: (870) 733-6719 Email: humanresources@asumidsouth.edu