Parent Educator Responsibilities
What should a coach do if they are running late or need to reschedule?
Notify the client by call or text.
What should be minimized during visits unless there is an emergency?
Cell phone use.
Why can texting only be used for scheduling or changing appointments?
HIPPA regulations
Can a Parent Educator provide transportation to clients?
A client asks you to babysit for 5 minutes while they run to corner store?
Politely decline because Parent Educators cannot babysit client's children.
What kind of reporter is the family support coach?
A mandated reporter.
A private, quiet and safe space.
What should happen with potentially dangerous pets during visits?
They should be confined.
Can a coach become friends with clients on social media?
No
A client wants to record the visit for Tic Tok.
Visits cannot be recorded for sharing on social media.
What are parent educators allowed to provide to support families?
Information, resources, encouragement, developmental gifts/books, and referrals.
Can a PE attend a clients wedding or baby shower or vice versa?