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United Way of El Paso County is committed to improving lives and creating 
opportunities for all people in our community. Through collaboration, advocacy, and 
direct services, we work to eliminate inequities and support families across education, 
health, basic needs, and financial stability. 
 
POSITION: Parents as Teachers Parent Educator 
 
REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood Initiatives 
 
PURPOSE: The Parent Educator plays a vital role in advancing United Way of 

El Paso County’s mission, vision, and Education Community Impact 
goals by delivering effective family home visitation programs. This 
position is responsible for implementing the Parents as Teachers 
evidence-based early childhood home visitation framework—
supporting strong communities, thriving families, and children who 
are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. 

 
MAJOR DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES 
The role of the Parent Educator is to will deliver the evidence-based Parents as 
Teachers (PAT) curriculum to families through regular in-home visits. The Parent 
Educator will support parents in fostering their child’s development, conduct 
assessments, connect families with resources, and build strong relationships within the 
community. 
 
Responsibilities: 

ï· Conduct 30–40 home visits per month to families with young children; 

ï· Use the PAT curriculum to promote child development, school readiness, and 
parenting support; 

ï· Facilitate family group sessions and community-based events; 

ï· Conduct developmental screenings and family assessments; 

ï· Maintain accurate and timely records in Visit Tracker (PAT) database; 

ï· Recruit new families through outreach and community presentations; 

ï· Participate in ongoing professional development (minimum 20 hours/year); 

ï· Collaborate with community partners and other United Way programs. 
 

Administrative Compliance for Parents as Teachers: 

ï· Enter and maintain up-to-date client data in electronic system: Visit Tracker 
(PAT) ; 

ï· Keep accurate and complete family case files in compliance with program and 
grant requirements; 


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ï· Submit daily timesheets, weekly/monthly staff reports, and mileage/expense 
reports by established deadlines; 

ï· Participate in monthly supervision sessions (both reflective and 
administrative); 

ï· Recruit new families to maintain a full caseload through community outreach 
and presentations; 

ï· Solicit donations and secure incentives to support and engage participating 
families. 

 
Professional Development: 

ï· Complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development annually to 
maintain certification through the Parents as Teachers national office. 

ï· Attend all required trainings, including: 
o PAT Foundational &amp; Model Implementation 
o Core Curriculum 
o Technology System 
o Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) 
o Life Skills Progression (LSP) 
o Parenting Interaction and Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to 

Outcomes (PICCOLO) 
o Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) 
o Cultural Competency 
o Trauma Informed Care 
o Health Screening Procedures 
o Other training as recommended to support growth and capacity 

building. 
 
Relationships: 
The primary relationship of the Parent Educator is with the families enrolled in the 
Parents as Teachers program. In addition, the role involves building and maintaining 
strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of external stakeholders, 
including: 

ï· Host sites and educational institutions; 
ï· Community groups and neighborhood associations; 
ï· Non-profit and government agencies; 
ï· Faith-based organizations and foundations; 

Internally, the Parent Educator will work closely with staff across departments to ensure 
program alignment and mission-driven collaboration. 
 
UNITED WAY PROFESSIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 
All United Way team members are expected to demonstrate the following core 
competencies that reflect our values, drive our mission, and support our impact in the 
community: 

ï· Mission-Focused 
Committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for all individuals and 


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families in our region. This commitment guides decisions, motivates 
performance, and drives long-term community change. 

ï· Relationship-Oriented 
Builds and nurtures strong, trusting relationships with families, partners, 
coworkers, and community stakeholders. Understands that collaboration is 
essential to achieving shared goals. 

ï· Equity-Driven 
Prioritizes equity in every aspect of work. Recognizes and addresses systemic 
barriers to opportunity and strives to create inclusive solutions that reflect the 
diverse populations we serve. 

ï· Collaborative Leader 
Works well across departments and sectors to align resources, people, and 
ideas. Supports a team-oriented culture and actively engages in partnerships that 
strengthen our impact. 

ï· Results-Oriented 
Focuses on data-informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and 
accountability. Measures outcomes to ensure effectiveness, growth, and long-
term success. 

ï· Community Stewardship 
Upholds the integrity and reputation of United Way of El Paso County by serving 
as a responsible, transparent, and ethical representative of our organization and 
mission. 

 
SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES: 
The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of technical and interpersonal skills, 
including: 

ï· Strong leadership, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills 
ï· Excellent interpersonal abilities to engage effectively with diverse families and 

community partners; 
ï· Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.); 
ï· Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic work 

environment; 
ï· Strong organizational, time management and record-keeping skills. 

 
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 

ï· Collaborative and works well with others across diverse settings; 
ï· Adaptable and thrives in a dynamic, innovative, and evolving environment; 
ï· Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and follow-

through. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS | KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
Required: 

ï· Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in early childhood 
education, parent education, social work, and/or in health or human services. 

ï· Fluency in both English and Spanish 


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ï· Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and daily access to a reliable 
vehicle. 

ï· Ability to pass a background check. 
ï· Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, 

evenings, and weekends. 
 

Preferred Personal Attributes: 
ï· High level of integrity, professionalism, and tact; 
ï· Strong sense of accountability; 
ï· Positive attitude with a sense of humor. 

 
Physical &amp; Work Environment Requirements: 

ï· Regularly required to sit, talk, and listen; 
ï· Frequent keyboard use with wrist and finger movement; 
ï· Prolonged screen time (computer monitor); 
ï· Occasionally lift and carry items up to 25 pounds; 
ï· Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. 

 
 
 
JOB CLASSIFICATION: 
 
Position: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Salary: $36,790 annually 
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Life Insurance, and 
Retirement contributions. 
An 18-month commitment is required for this position.

United Way of El Paso County

Parent Educator

Department: &nbsp;Community&nbsp;ImpactReports&nbsp;to:&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;VP Youth OpportunitiesStatus:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Exempt,&nbsp;Full&nbsp;Time (Grant Funded)General Description: This position is responsible for planning, coordination, contract/system&nbsp;management, daily operations and overall leadership of Youth Opportunities Programs, including the Coalition on Behavioral Health, Drug Prevention Suicide Prevention Initiatives and school program grants. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, impactful programs that foster positive youth development, education, and community engagement. The Director will collaborate with community partners, stakeholders, and internal teams to expand opportunities for youth, ensuring that all programs are aligned with United Way Broward’s mission and values, and meet community needs.<h2>Primary&nbsp;Job&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;&amp;Duties:</h2><ol><li>Provides leadership, coaching, supervision, training, and professional development for assigned staff.</li><li>Serves as a primary United Way Broward (UWB) administrator for Youth programs, Suicide Prevention Initiatives, and associated grant activities.</li><li>Oversees contract administration for Youth Opportunities Programs—including Choose Peace, ReadingPals, Project Empowerand Behavioral Health/Drug Prevention coalitions—ensuring utilization management, outcomes tracking and quality assurance.</li><li>Directs the daily implementation of the Coalition’s Suicide Prevention efforts and ensures alignment with the Prevention Strategic Plan.</li><li>Tracks program activities and performance metrics; analyzes and reports digital and social media trends; and collaborates with partners to promote, develop, and implement initiatives that advance Coalition goals.</li><li>Manages the Community Impact process, including subject-matter analysis, information synthesis, and the development of procurement processes and materials (RFPs, RFAs, notices, agendas, manuals, fact sheets, and statistical summaries).</li><li>Designs, implements, and evaluation of all Behavioral Health initiatives connected to the Zero Suicide framework and related committees.</li><li>Develops and executes the annual operational plan for the United Way’s Suicide Prevention Coalition.</li><li>Monitors community indicators to assess emerging issues, evaluate program effectiveness, and collaborate with community leaders on tools and strategies that strengthen the community’s capacity to identify, address, and fund priority needs.</li></ol><h2>Other Job&nbsp;Duties:</h2><ul><li>Coordinates activities and communications with state, county, and local commissions, networks, councils, and partner organizations connected to Coalition and Youth Opportunities programming.</li><li>Represents UWB at Behavioral Health Systems and Providers meetings, subcommittees, public events, and other community functions.</li><li>Participates in Board of Governor meetings, leads the Be Well Broward subcommittee, and other internal/external committees at the local, state, and national levels.</li><li>Builds and strengthens partnerships with schools, nonprofits, businesses, Asusveterans’ groups, primary care clinics, and other community organizations to advance the Broward Suicide Prevention Coalition and related initiatives.</li><li>Enhances alignment and cohesion across community efforts addressing trauma, suicide prevention, and behavioral health.</li><li>Monitors performance, outcomes, and compliance of all grant-funded and contracted programs, ensuring ongoing quality and fidelity.</li><li>Conducts bi-weekly supervision of direct reports to offers technical assistance, coaching and consultation.</li><li>Formulates, implements, and evaluates programs to assess outcomes, effectiveness, and efficiency, using both qualitative and quantitative data.</li><li>Oversees execution and management—including monitoring and evaluation—of all contracts within assigned Community Impact areas.</li><li>Ensures all programs meet Council on Accreditation (COA) service standards and actively participates in COA and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) meetings.</li><li>Asist in the implementation of &nbsp;policies and procedures for Coalition activities and associated Youth serving programs.</li><li>Directs strategic management and operations within assigned areas to support continual improvement aligned with organizational vision and mission.</li><li>Participates in strategic planning for youth opportunities and community-building initiatives, assessing resource needs and developing responsive solutions.</li><li>Works with the VP of Youth Opportunities and the Chief Impact Officer to develop and coordinate an integrated marketing and communications plan.</li><li>Facilitates regular planning sessions and supports an information-sharing network among Youth Opportunity Programs.</li><li>Creates informational materials, presents to business and community leaders, and serves as an internal/external subject-matter lead, including veteran services.</li><li>Represents UWB at both public and private gatherings to promote programs, initiatives, and community partnerships.</li><li>As part of UWB’s leadership role in the community, actively participates in the organization’s crisis response plan and fulfills duties required during emergency or disaster situations.</li><li>Performs additional tasks and assumes related responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.</li></ul>Supervises:&nbsp;Program Managers, Managers and Prevention Specialist&nbsp;<h2>Education&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Experience:</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in Human Services preferred , Bachelor’s degree required.&nbsp;</li><li>Must have a &nbsp;minimum of 5 years of experience in progressively more responsible job-related positions in program administration, high-level grant&nbsp;management and Mental Health.</li><li>Experience managing community collaborations, program development and/or management, program &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;evaluation,&nbsp;preferably&nbsp;in&nbsp;the Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse&nbsp;arena.</li><li>Knowledge and direct experience working with the Broward County School Board, the Department of Children and Families, and human services organizations serving at&nbsp;risk Youth.</li><li>At least&nbsp;5&nbsp;years&nbsp;of progressive supervisory&nbsp;experience&nbsp;required.</li><li>Proficiency&nbsp;required&nbsp;in&nbsp;MS&nbsp;Word,&nbsp;Excel&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;relatedcomputer&nbsp;programs&nbsp;required,and&nbsp;research&nbsp;relatedsoftware&nbsp;preferred.</li><li>Strong&nbsp;fiscal/budgeting&nbsp;experience&nbsp;required.</li></ul><h2>Core Competency&nbsp;Requirements:</h2><ul><li>Excels at customer service&nbsp;– Serves (treats) all customers (internal and external) with&nbsp;utmost respect and responsiveness in order to deepen relationships and advance&nbsp;UWBC’smission.</li><li>Drives for results&nbsp;– Has a passion for innovation and risk-taking, meets and exceeds&nbsp;qualitative&nbsp;and&nbsp;quantitative goals in a&nbsp;thoughtful&nbsp;and&nbsp;time-driven manner.</li><li>Commits&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;organization&nbsp;–&nbsp;Has&nbsp;the&nbsp;responsibility&nbsp;for&nbsp;aligning&nbsp;one’s&nbsp;own&nbsp;behavior,&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;with the&nbsp;needs,&nbsp;priorities,&nbsp;goals&nbsp;and&nbsp;cultureof&nbsp;UWBC.</li><li>Embraces diversity and inclusion&nbsp;– Creates an atmosphere that respects and&nbsp;embracesengagement&nbsp;of all&nbsp;people,ideas&nbsp;and&nbsp;backgrounds&nbsp;and&nbsp;aligns with&nbsp;UnitedWay’s values.</li><li>Seizes learning –&nbsp;Able and willing to learn new skills and knowledge and accept new&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;to&nbsp;further&nbsp;UnitedWay’s&nbsp;mission.</li><li>Manages multiple projects and tasks&nbsp;– Effectively manages time and resources to&nbsp;respond to emerging needs while continuing to deliver on organizational goals,&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;and&nbsp;timelines,&nbsp;and&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;help&nbsp;when&nbsp;neededin&nbsp;juggling&nbsp;priorities.</li><li>Personifies teamwork&nbsp;– Demonstrates good collaboration and communication to be&nbsp;effective&nbsp;in anyteam&nbsp;setting.</li></ul>Environment &amp; Physical Demands:&nbsp;The environment is climate controlled (i.e., heated and&nbsp;air-conditioned).&nbsp;Lighting&nbsp;is&nbsp;adequate&nbsp;throughoverhead&nbsp;lighting as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;windowsand&nbsp;blinds.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of&nbsp;time, bending, lifting approximately 25 pounds, regular use of the telephone, copier, fax and&nbsp;computer.&nbsp;Demandsalso involve protracted&nbsp;concentration.

United Way Broward

United Way of Broward County

Director, Youth Opportunities  

Guided by the overall strategic vision for the Financial Security Impact Area for United Way of the Plains, the Financial Empowerment Program Manager will guide community members as they navigate to financial stability. This full-time position will be responsible for delivering financial education, digital financial literacy, and financial coaching/counseling to the community. As part of this work, the Financial Empowerment Program Manager will participate in and lead community engagement activities, as assigned, with both the Free Tax Filing Services Program and the Bank On ICT Coalition.&nbsp; Through the involvement with these two programs, the Financial Empowerment Program Manager will convene and collaborate with area financial educators to close gaps in financial services and resources to the community.&nbsp;Successful applicants in this role will possess strong interpersonal skills. The ability to connect with individuals and have a strong, yet gentle, communication style for the purpose of professional coaching and financial education is key to the success of this role.Applicants for this role should also possess a foundational knowledge of personal finance and financial systems, deliver stellar customer service, and are successful in bringing groups of individuals together to address financial needs.&nbsp;The Financial Empowerment Program Manager will report to the Director of Community Impact with oversight over United Way of the Plains Financial Security services.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Provide financial empowerment services to area agencies and community members.&nbsp;</li><li>Deliver financial education materials to the community through group sessions, individual counselling/coaching, and community events.</li><li>Maintain a safe and secure environment for community members while they are being served.</li><li>Coordination and facilitation of the Bank On ICT Coalition, including building and maintaining relationships with community partners and Coalition members; planning and hosting Coalition meetings, outreach events, and other activities; and facilitating and supporting programmatic collaborations.</li><li>Assist in gathering and reporting on relevant data to support grant reporting and strategic outcomes that align with the Financial Security Impact Area.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the planning and execution of events with area agencies and the community to provide financial education, resource navigation, and one-on-one financial coaching/counseling.</li><li>Assist with issue-based collaborations within the Financial Security Impact Area.&nbsp;</li><li>Convene a committee of area financial educators, counselors, coaches, and mentors as part of the Bank On ICT Coalition.</li><li>Attend and participate in activities with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.&nbsp;</li></ul>Minimum requirements and qualifications:<ul><li>Associates degree or 2 years relevant work experience in personal finance, banking, customer service, social services, or mental health care.</li><li>Proficiency using computers, including MS Office, the Internet, and databases.</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Strong relationship and team-building skills.</li><li>Proven critical thinking skills.</li><li>Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Capable of working effectively with limited supervision.</li><li>Able to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.</li></ul>Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:<ul><li>Naturally curious and self-motivated in a never-ending pursuit of continuous improvement.</li><li>Ability to interact in a positive way with individuals and groups.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be flexible and multitask oriented; can adapt to changing priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Can work independently and responsibly while managing numerous projects simultaneously.&nbsp;</li><li>Dependable and reliable to meet deadlines; remains calm under pressure.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead by personal example; your word is your bond. &nbsp;</li><li>Possess excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Helps create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity.</li></ul>Core Competencies for all United Way Professionals&nbsp;<ul><li>Mission-Focused: The United Way Professional’s top priority is to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This competency drives their performance and professional motivations.&nbsp;</li><li>Relationship-Oriented: The United Way Professional understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborator: The United Way Professional understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.&nbsp;</li><li>Results-Driven: The United Way Professional is dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good including creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.&nbsp;</li><li>Brand Steward: The United Way Professional is a steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.&nbsp;</li></ul>How to Apply:&nbsp;Submit your cover letter and resume via email to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@unitedwayplains.org" target="_blank">careers@unitedwayplains.org</a> with “Financial Empowerment Program Manager” in the subject line.

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