Bilingual Parent Educator - Bergen County

Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of NNJ • Full-time • Dover, New Jersey, United States • $40k - $45.50k / year • 2h ago

Description

Signing Bonus $1,000!

The Parent Educator delivers the Parents as Teachers (PAT) evidence-based home visiting model to support families in promoting optimal child development and school readiness. This role involves conducting regular home visits within Bergen county, developmental screenings, and parent-child activities while building strong, trusting relationships with families. The Parent Educator collaborates with community partners, maintains accurate documentation, and uses the PAT curriculum to empower caregivers through education, goal setting, and resource connection. The position supports the nonprofit’s mission to strengthen families and foster positive outcomes for children from birth to kindergarten.

Essential Functions

Maintain regular and long-term relationship with client family and establish a trusting relationship
Conduct home visits to provide parent education, developmental guidance, and support, focusing on parent-child interaction
Assist parents in improving skills to optimize home environment, improve parenting practices, and strengthen the parent-child relationship
Administer screenings to assess the normal growth and development of the target child
Increase the family’s self-sufficiency by assisting them in improving their ability to problem-solve and assume the role of advocating for themselves and their children
Assist family in establishing goals and plan for the accomplishment of those goals
Identify and refer family to other supportive agencies when appropriate and needed, including healthcare appointments
Teach basic health and life skills, such as prenatal care, immunizations, budgeting, etc., and ensure appropriate utilization of needed health and social services
Report immediately to the Program Supervisor any and all suspicion of incidents of child maltreatment and other issues related to worker and/or child/family health and safety (mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence)
Exercise sound judgment and timing in situations related to obligation as a mandatory reporter of suspicion of child endangerment and maltreatment
Plan, facilitate, and coordinate group meetings and workshops on child development, parenting strategies, and family wellness
Maintain client charts and records and comply with monthly, quarterly, and annual program reporting
Attend ongoing training sessions and meetings

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Two years of experience in working with children (0-5 years of age) and families required
Bilingual Fluency in English and Spanish required
Knowledge of normal child growth/development and parent-child relationships required
Knowledgeable about community resources in Bergen County required
Ability to relate to families from a strength-based model and approach families from a family-centered service model
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

DEIB Drivers for Success:

PMCH aims to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our collective vision is to create an antiracist organization through:

Encouraging bidirectional and transparent communication
Promoting a culture of belonging
Practicing cross-program collaboration and engagement
Engaging in continuous learning/enrichment
Embracing inclusive representation and practices

DEIB Drivers for Success

PMCH aims to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our collective vision is to create an antiracist organization through:

Encouraging bidirectional and transparent communication
Promoting a culture of belonging
Practicing cross-program collaboration and engagement
Engaging in continuous learning/enrichment
Embracing inclusive representation and practices

Functional Requirements of the Role

This role may involve a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive tasks. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to support individuals in performing essential functions.

Immunization Policy

All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of our Immunization Policy.