Educator-Bilingual

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Education:    Required – High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
 

Experience:     Required – Bilingual. Must be able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish. 
                          Required - With a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of related experience and/or training in a related field. 

Job Summary:     The Educator is responsible for using sound judgement and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to the service population while maintaining compliance with established program standards.
 

Essential Functions:
1.    Conduct outreach, enrollment, and orientation activities for eligible participants. 
2.    Establishes and maintains a trusting and professional working relationship with families and the target population.
3.    Collaborate with Program Director and Care Coordinators to provide community education.
4.    Facilitate and/or plan group-based education sessions tailored to meet the needs of the target population. Topics include but are not limited to Parenting Skills, Life Skills, Finance, Job Readiness, Infant Care, Maternal Health, Healthy Relationships, Community Resources, etc…
5.    Provide one-on-one non-clinical mentoring as needed. 
6.    Conduct surveys among the program participants to help identify the most needed topics.
7.    Foster supportive connections between participants.
8.    Disseminate educational material in accordance with HHSC Guidelines. 
9.    Attend community events to perform outreach and recruitment.
10.    Meets with the Program Director and Program Supervisor on a bi-weekly basis to evaluate the status of the education plan
11.    Maintains timely and accurate file documentation and data entry that meets the program requirements.
12.    Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Program Director and all appropriate state and county enforcement agencies.
13.    Maintains own schedule of education classes and events.
14.    Identify and maintain professional relationships with clients and community partners.
15.    Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and case consultations.
16.    Maintains BCFS HHS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with the required dress code, at all times.
 

Measurable Deliverables:
1.    Facilitate education sessions twice a week (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).
2.    Collaborate with the Program Supervisor to provide group-based education.
3.    Enroll 3-4 new participants weekly.
4.    Document client visits, interactions, outcomes, and education provided to participants in Salesforce within two business days.
5.    Create and oversee monthly education schedule.
6.    Record all activities in a complete, concise, and timely manner utilizing program forms into Salesforce (BCFS) software.
7.    Meet all deadlines required by the Program Supervisor, Program Director, Regional Director, and state/federal partners.
8.    Demonstrate the ability to:
a.    Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b.    Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.
c.    Work in a fast-paced environment.
d.    Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
e.    Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
f.    Travel as needed.
9.    Other job duties as assigned per grant requirements.

Requirements:
1.    Maintain certificates required for the position including but not limited to First Aid and CPR.
2.    Valid Texas Driver’s license with a clear driving record and reliable transportation.
3.    Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens. 
4.    Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
5.    Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years).
 

If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII  of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.