Bilingual Parent Educator and Group Facilitator

Bilingual Parent Educator & Group Facilitator
Reports to: Direct – Senior Home Visiting Manager, Indirect – Group Programs Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Full-Time (40 hrs./week) | Grant-Funded

Position Summary:
The Bilingual Parent Educator & Group Facilitator provides a blend of individualized home visiting and group-based parent education to support young families in promoting healthy child development, strengthening parenting skills, and achieving family goals. Services are delivered in both home and community settings and follow evidence-based practices, including the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model and structured group facilitation approaches.

The position requires bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) and includes both daytime and some evening responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Home Visiting Functions:

• Implement the PAT model through regular, personalized home visits emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
• Complete initial and annual assessments of family strengths and needs.
• Develop, monitor, and review family goals in partnership with parents.
• Conduct developmental screenings and health reviews for enrolled children.
• Document visits, referrals, goal progress, and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support family transitions to additional educational or community services.
• Track well-child visits, immunizations, and other child health indicators.
• Maintain current PAT certification and participate in reflective supervision and professional development.

Group Facilitation Functions:

• Co-lead weekly parent support groups in community or school-based settings.
• Present curriculum-based topics on parenting, child development, health, budgeting, and life skills.
• Tailor content to participant needs and promote an inclusive, supportive environment.
• Collaborate with peer leaders, volunteers, group interns, and site staff to deliver sessions effectively.
• Conduct outreach, recruitment, and intake screenings for group participation.
• Maintain group records, collect evaluations, and submit required reports and documentation.
• When applicable, work alongside and provide guidance to interns.

General Program Responsibilities:

• Participate in required trainings, team/staff meetings, and supervision sessions.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of group materials and supplies.
• Provide appropriate referrals to community resources based on family needs.
• Ensure compliance with funder and agency documentation and reporting requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold agency policies and standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree (or active pursuit) in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Social Work, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with young children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience facilitating groups or willingness to be trained.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using digital documentation tools.
• Evening availability 1–2 nights per week required.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to homes and group sites, including navigating stairs and varied environments.
• Ability to lift and hold infants and children (up to 3 years old).
• Capacity to transport materials and supplies as needed.
• Ability to deliver training and curriculum content through various modalities (written, verbal, visual).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Teen Parent Connection is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Position is non-exempt hourly with a salary of $22.72 - 25.38 per hour, depending on experience.

To apply, please email letter of interest and resume to HR@TeenParentConnection.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.72 - $25.38 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• group facilitation: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• both English and Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25