Bilingual Parent Educator & Family Support Specialist

Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey seeks a Parent Educator to deliver the PAT home visiting model for families with children from birth to kindergarten. The role focuses on conducting home visits in Warren County, performing developmental screenings, and fostering positive parent-child interactions through education and goal setting.

Candidates should have at least two years of experience with children, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two years of experience with children (0-5) 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.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• 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 and parenting practices.
• Administer screenings to assess child growth and development.
• Help families improve problem-solving and advocacy abilities.
• Plan, facilitate, and coordinate group meetings and workshops on child development and family wellness.
• Maintain client charts and records; comply with reporting requirements.
• Attend ongoing training sessions and meetings; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal communication

Community resources knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey seeks a Parent Educator to deliver the PAT home visiting model for families with children from birth to kindergarten. The role focuses on conducting home visits in Warren County, performing developmental screenings, and fostering positive parent-child interactions through education and goal setting.

Candidates should have at least two years of experience with children, be bilingual in English and Spanish, and possess strong