Methodist Healthcare Ministries
Parenting Programs Specialist (Webb County) (Finance)
Provides support and assistance to all aspects of MHM parenting programs, to include:
Annual salary rate begins at $58,810.00. Mid range at $73,513.00. Actual starting rate will be commensurate with experience and education.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Special Education or related field from an accredited college or university required. Two years' experience working with program implementation, parenting education or early childhood/elementary education preferred.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and teach parenting groups, supervise contractors, establish appropriate community contacts and coordination of events preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be able to complete and maintain certification in all parenting curriculums within 12 months of hire date, to include Practical Parenting Education, Nurturing Program, Raising Highly Capable Kids and Living Compass. As job assignment requires, obtains licenses/certifications related to specific program activities, such as First Aid and CPR Certification, Child Protection Training, Facilitation Training, Motivational Interviewing Training, Cultural Sensitivity Training, ACE's, Purple Ally Domestic Violence Certification, PHQ-9 and Interpersonal Violence Screening training and Trauma Informed Care.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various parenting and program curriculum, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Fluent in English and Spanish required.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Should be able to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to apply general mathematical concepts as they relate to such tasks as, process optimization, determination of test reliability and validity, statistical analysis, correlation techniques, and cost analysis.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in written, oral, mathematical, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and deal with problems involving abstract and concrete variables. Ability to apply critical thinking skills to problem solve in potential crisis situations. Must also perform work independently with limited general supervision/guidance in a variety of situation during or after business hours.
Computer Skills:
Demonstrates working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel applications. Experience working with electronic health records and/or client data management systems preferred.
Ability to efficiently document in electronic health records.
Other:
Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle; maintain valid driver's license and auto liability insurance. Frequent in-town travel required, up to 50% of the time. Regional travel 15%, with occasional out of state travel.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job and direct service, the team member will be exposed to office, commercial and off-site locations, which may also house incarcerated individuals. Team member will also be exposed to community/multi-service centers which may include medical/dental/behavioral health services on site. The position frequently requires sitting, standing, and walking, as well as, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, pulling, and pushing. Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 pounds.