(1856) Bilingual Parent Educator

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center is seeking a Parent Educator to provide services to families from prenatal through age five. You will conduct in-home visits, coach parents with evidence-based methods, and connect families to local resources.

Screenings, data entry, and group sessions are part of the role, with a focus on trauma-informed care. Requirements include a high school diploma, 3 years’ experience with families, bilingual English/Spanish, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years’ experience working with families with young children.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Basic knowledge of child development and parental impact on child development.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and time management.
• Must have valid Texas driver’s license and maintain driving status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to model parenting activities with in-person delivery minimum 75%.
• Coach parents to improve parenting and family well-being using evidence-based curricula.
• Connect families with agency and community resources.
• Conduct child health and developmental screenings and refer as needed.
• Plan and conduct parent group meetings on child development and parenting.
• Enter data in PAT and state databases to meet timelines.
• Collaborate with staff and partners on outreach and program quality improvement.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Parent Educator is responsible for providing services directly to families prenatally until their child enters Kindergarten or turns 6 years old (whichever occurs first). This position will:

• Conduct home visits to provide parent/caregiver instruction and coaching in appropriate educational/child-development activities. A minimum of 75% of all required services must be delivered in person.
• Coach parents/caregivers to increase positive parenting and family well-being strategies as outlined in evidence-based curriculum (as required by Parents as Teachers).
• Connect families with additional resources and services within the agency and community.
• Conduct child health and developmental screenings, as well as parent/caregiver screenings, and refer to additional services as needed based on screening results.
• Plan and conduct parent group connection meetings to focus on child development, parenting skills, and resource information.
• Collect and enter data in the Parents as Teachers (PAT) database and state database to meet timelines and requirements of Parents as Teachers National Center (PATNC) and program funders.
• Collaborate with program staff and community partners to conduct outreach, host community and family events, and engage in program quality improvement activities.

All interactions with families and children use Trauma Informed Care principles and allow for parent choice and voice, allowing parents to engage their child so the child learns throughout the day in a variety of typical activities, and to support the attachment between the child and parent or primary caregiver.

Location: Bastrop, TX

Hourly Salary Range: $ 19.47 – $25.22

• $1.00 per hour – 2 years previous experience
• Up to $4.00 per hour – BTCS Tenure
• $0.75 per hour – Bilingual

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

City

City Bastrop, TX

County

County Bastrop County

Credentials

Credentials Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma.
At least 3 years’ experience working with families with young children (0-5 years old).
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Basic knowledge of child development and parental impact on child development.
Well-developed interpersonal skills, time management/organization skills, and basic computer skills.
Ability to work sensitively with families from a variety of cultural orientations.
Must have valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driving status throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, psychology, social work, health, or a related field.

Administration Address:
1009 N. Georgetown Street,
Round Rock, Texas 78664

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services as a recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant dollars either directly from FTA or through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the U.S. Department of Transportation implementing regulations, FTA Circular 4702.lB, and TxDOT PTN requirements as specified in Master Grant Agreement, and State Management Plan. Our Title VI Plan can be viewed here: Title VI Plan 2026-2029 (PDF)