Bilingual Parent Educator

Signing Bonus $1,000!Positions available covering Bergen & Warren CountyThe 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 FunctionsMaintain regular and long-term relationship with client family; establish a trusting relationshipConduct home visits to provide parent education, developmental guidance, and support, focusing on parent-child interactionAssist parents in improving skills to optimize home environment, improve parenting practices, and strengthen the parent-child relationshipAdminister screenings to assess the normal growth and development of the target childIncrease 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 childrenAssist family in establishing goals and plan for the accomplishment of those goalsIdentify and refer family to other supportive agencies when appropriate and needed, including healthcare appointmentsTeach basic health and life skills, such as prenatal care, immunizations, budgeting, etc., and ensure appropriate utilization of needed health and social servicesReport 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 maltreatmentPlan, facilitate, and coordinate group meetings and workshops on child development, parenting strategies, and family wellnessMaintain client charts and recordsComply with monthly, quarterly, and annual program reportingAttend ongoing training sessions and meetingsHandle other duties as requiredRequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferredTwo years of experience in working with children (0-5 years of age) and families requiredBilingual Fluency in English and Spanish requiredKnowledge of normal child growth/development and parent-child relationships requiredKnowledgeable about community resources in Warren County requiredAbility to relate to families from a strength-based model and approach families from a family-centered service modelExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteDEIB Drivers for SuccessPMCH 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 communicationPromoting a culture of belongingPracticing cross-program collaboration and engagementEngaging in continuous learning/enrichmentEmbracing inclusive representation and practicesAll employees must comply with the guidelines of PMCH's Immunization Policy.