POSITION
OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
April 2, 2008
TITLE: Bilingual GENESIS (teen pregnancy/parenting program) Parent Educator
SALARY RANGE: $2,104 - $3,030 per month
(NOTE: new employees typically start at or near entry level)
PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION: Program Assistant I
HOURS/WEEK: 40
OFFICE: Boulder Sundquist Site - 3482 Broadway - Boulder, CO
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This paraprofessional position assists pregnant/parenting
teens and their families in developing support and networking systems. Parent educators
will provide education, transportation, and role modeling in the home and in the community.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST
INCLUDE A PARAGRAPH DESCRIBING THEIR EXPERIENCE AS A TEENAGED MOTHER AND INCLUDE
THE AGES OF THEIR CHILDREN.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acts as liaison between GENESIS families and other community
agencies; provides referral, advocacy, and follow-up services.
- Provides transportation for mother/child to appointments, which
enhances prospects for positive growth and development of the
mother/child.
- Educates clients on substance use/abuse as it relates to
pregnancy and parenting. Provides ongoing substance use assessment
and appropriate intervention/referral.
- Teaches positive parenting and basic life skills through home
visits, individualized parenting education, and positive role
modeling.
- Encourages self-sufficiency by assisting clients in reaching
educational/vocational goals.
- Provides ongoing assessment of parent/child interaction and
bonding.
- Provides ongoing assessment of child’s development.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate records in accordance with
GENESIS protocol.
- Requires extensive travel throughout Boulder County.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: Three years of parenting experience, which must include experience as a
teen mother.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiarity with early childhood development, ages 0-3.
- Ability to work with a diverse client population.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others as a team player.
- Ability to model nurturing and caring behavior.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to relate successfully with the adolescent population.
- Knowledge of teen parent developmental issues.
Special Requirements:
- Must have a valid Colorado driver's license, current liability
insurance in accordance with Boulder County Policies, and a good
driving record.
- Must have a safe vehicle readily available for business use.
- Requires bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills.
IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT: All new employees and
rehires will be required to provide documentary proof of their
eligibility for employment.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: As an employee of Boulder County Public Health, you may be required to assist in response activities for disasters and emergencies (including acts of bioterrorism), which may occur outside of normal working hours. You may also be required to attend Incident Command Training (ICS) appropriate for your position.
BACKGROUND CHECK: All new employees must agree to submit to
and clear background checks.
IMMUNIZATION POLICY: All new employees are required to provide
complete immunization information at date of hire, as requested.
COUNTY EMPLOYEE PREFERENCE: This position is being announced
concurrently to county employees and the public. The County Employee
Preference Policy will still apply.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. In order to be
screened as an official applicant, you must FIRST submit a Boulder
County Public Health (BCPH) application, either through our online
process, downloaded from
our website or obtained from any BCPH site.
When submitting your application, please make sure you explain how
your qualifications adequately address the job requirements of this
position, as applications are screened based on the qualifications
listed in this position announcement. Applications should be submitted
to Boulder County Public Health Human Resources, 3450 Broadway, Boulder,
CO 80304, and must be received by the closing date. Completed
applications can also be submitted via FAX, e-mail, or online. Please
visit our website for a complete job description and access to our
online job application.
WEBSITE:
www.BoulderCountyHealth.org/jobs
JOB LINE INFORMATION: 303-441-1562
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
healthhr@BoulderCounty.org
FAX NUMBER: 303-441-1452
HEARING-IMPAIRED ASSISTANCE: Call RELAY COLORADO at
1-800-659-2656 (TDD)
NOTICE TO OUT-OF-AREA APPLICANTS: Regretfully, applicants must
assume travel costs if called for interviews; however, BCPH is very open
to conducting initial interviews via telephone and FAX.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.
Boulder County Public Health is an equal employment
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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