Bilingual Parent Educator

Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey · Dover

FULL TIME

Job Description

Signing Bonus $1,000!

Positions available covering Bergen & Warren County

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 Warren county, developmental screenings, and parent-child activities while building strong, trusting relationships with families. Collaborates with community partners, maintains accurate documentation, and uses the PAT curriculum to empower caregivers through education, goal setting, and resource connection. 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; 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

Comply with monthly, quarterly, and annual program reporting

Attend ongoing training sessions and meetings

Handle other duties as required

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 Warren 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

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

Company	Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey
Location	Dover
Type	FULL TIME
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