GRANT-FUNDED POSITION

POSITION:    Healthy Families/Parents as Teachers (PAT) Supervisor

LOCATION:    Plum Point Elementary School

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide ongoing, intensive professional supervision to the direct service staff. This may include either or both of the components of service, family support or family assessment to assure quality of service provision and protect the integrity and respect of the families served. Allot at least two hours weekly supervision time for each staff member to assist the staff as they help families develop realistic and effective support plans. Evaluate why a family may not be making the expected progress and determine effective methods of intervention.

Assist in selection of staff, participate in orientation and in-service training, conduct record reviews, take part in the data collection process, implement a quality assurance plan, direct and provide case management and monitor the performance of the Family Support Worker and Home Visitors.

Act as a liaison with other agencies when needed. Monitor contracts and ongoing program development. Function as the team leader, conducting team meetings and planning groups. Provide daily support and crisis management. Allow the staff to express their concerns/frustrations in working with overburdened communities and families to avoid burnout.

REPORTS TO: Calvert County Public Schools - Program Coordinator; Healthy Families America and Parents as Teachers (PAT) National Center.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, candidate must have:

1. Bachelor's Degree with 3 years relevant experience in family counseling, social work, psychology/sociology, nursing preferred or related field.
2. Must have training and experience in completing the assessment procedures that determine which families will be served by the program;
3. Extensive clinical experience in working with multi-problem families;
4. Administrative experience in human service programs;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

1. Knowledge of maternal-infant health and concepts of child abuse and neglect;
2. Possess solid understanding and experience in managing/motivating staff as well as providing support in stressful working environments;
3. Experience in working with culturally diverse communities/families and the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate;
4. Familiarity with data collection, analysis, and reporting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintains regular family contact as required by individual levels, assigned by the Program Coordinator.
2. Establishes Family Support Plan for active families within three months and updates plan(s) in the timeframes established by the program, (a minimum of every three or six months depending on funding source or as the family reaches or modifies goals.)
3. Effectively apply basic counseling skills with families such as developing rapport, establish and maintain effective supportive relationships and professional boundaries, use active listening, reflection, and empowerment to support families in reaching their goals.
4. Demonstrates motivation to learn and apply knowledge of child development, family development and family planning.
5. Assists parents with medical and other appointments and associated transportation as appropriate.
6. Demonstrates knowledge of community resources and makes appropriate referrals for families, acts as liaison with other agencies.
7. Maintains casework standards as developed by Healthy Families Calvert County (HFCC) program. Documentation will be completed within 2 working days of the date of service. Exceptions for unforeseen circumstances may be made based on supervisory discretion.
8. Participates in and completes approved continuing education training at least 48 hours per year.
9. Maintains a dependable, punctual work schedule appropriate to the needs of the Healthy Families Calvert County/Parents as Teachers. Willing to work within the program guidelines, to meet the needs of families and of the program, which can include late afternoon appointments. Evening or weekend appointments need to be approved by the Program Coordinator.
10. Performs other duties as assigned (i.e. attending management team meetings when assigned to present a case, client resource development, etc).
11. Complies with all Healthy Families Calvert County Policies and Procedures. All staff will abide by all regulations, standards and codes of conduct as approved by the sponsoring agency (Employee will comply with the disaster planning policy of HIPPY/Healthy Families CCPS).
12. Keeps Program Coordinator fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events, and potential problems. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.
13. Supports the program and works with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of Parents as Teachers and Healthy Families Calvert County, and Healthy Families America, and Parents as Teachers (PAT) National Center.
14. Treats clients, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive professional image.
15. The employee is a team player, regularly attends and participates in staff meetings and works with other HFCC staff to accomplish the goals of the program. Interacts and communicates in a positive manner

OTHER DUTIES: Performs related work as required or assigned by the Program Coordinator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment. 

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:  May be subject to a flexible work schedule, including working with families on an emergency basis.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve (12) month position; Five (5) hours per day (25 hours a week); $30.00 per hour; employment is contingent upon continued grant funding and need.  All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION: 2023-2024 School year

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. 

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.  

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements. 

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement 

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.  

Nondiscrimination Statement 

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:  

• Director of Student Services  
• Director of Human Resources 
  443-550-8000  

 
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481. 

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement 

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.  

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that he or she has been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegations of harassment.  

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to: 

Mrs. Cecelia Lewis  

Director of Student Services 

Calvert County Public Schools 

1305 Dares Beach Road 

Prince Frederick, MD 20678  

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:  

Mr. Zachary Seawell 

Director of Human Resources  

Calvert County Public Schools  

1305 Dares Beach Road  

Prince Frederick, MD 20678  

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation for any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.  

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.  

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.