Pueblo of San Felipe·Sandoval County, New Mexico
The Family Health Educator provides parenting support, educational instruction, and home visits to prenatal families and those with children up to age 3. They are responsible for connecting families with community resources and maintaining accurate documentation of progress and assessments.
The Family Health Educator is responsible for providing parenting support and resources, and delivering parenting educational instruction and materials to Project KEVA Home Visiting prenatal families and families with children ages birth to 3.
Duties: And responsibilities:
Prepares and disseminates educational and marketing material Organizes and takes the lead in recruitment and outreach, and dissemination activities Collaborate with all KEVA staff in the development and implementation of educational workshops
Conduct home visits: Schedule and conduct weekly home visits. Establish rapport and maintain positive relationships with families. Create a safe and supportive environment that encourages open communication and trust. Conduct comprehensive assessments of families' strengths, challenges, and goals.
Provide culturally responsive support: Respect and integrate tribal and cultural practices, values, and beliefs into service delivery. Develop a deep understanding of the tribal community and its resources/ Adapt interventions and strategies to ensure they align with the cultural context of each family.
Deliver an approved home visiting model with fidelity: Help strengthen parenting skills. Educate parents and caregivers on age-appropriate child development milestones. Provide information on nurturing and responsive caregiving techniques. Promote early literacy, healthy nutrition, and positive parenting practices.
Facilitate access to community resources: Connect families with available resources and services within the tribal community. Build relationships with community organizations, providers and other supportive resources. Facilitate parent sessions on important parenting topics.
Maintain accurate records and documentation: Complete required documentation and data collection for enrolled families, including enrollment forms, maternal and child screenings, referrals, and home visit completion forms. Complete monthly progress reports and submit in a timely manner to home visiting coordinator. Engage in ongoing continuous quality improvement activities and internal monitoring processes. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data collection policies and procedures.
Collaborate with home visiting team and organizational partners: Attend regular reflective supervision meetings to discuss families' progress and share insights. Collaborate with other providers to provide holistic services. Attend program and organizational meetings relevant to home visiting work.
A high school diploma is required, though an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in an early childhood setting and a valid driver's license.
Market context
In New Mexico, Family Health Educator roles often align with early childhood, family support, and community health programs, so demand can be steady where agencies serve young children and caregivers. Competition can be stronger for candidates with early childhood experience, a related associate degree, and a valid driver’s license, since those qualifications support outreach and home- or community-based work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show direct experience with families and child development.
