Blessed Beginnings | Education Coordinator

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking an Education Coordinator to facilitate educational classes for individuals and families in the Blessed Beginnings Program. You will teach prenatal care and parenting topics in English and Spanish and provide case coordination to pregnant women and new families.

Responsibilities include co-facilitating in-person and Zoom sessions, maintaining accurate client records, and submitting required reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• 2 years in social services focused on maternal/child health or family services.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Establishes trusting relationships with pregnant women and families seeking classes.
• Teaches life skills in English and Spanish to pregnant women and parents.
• Provides individual case coordination and referrals to internal programs and community resources.
• Co-facilitates in-person and Zoom classes with bilingual staff and supervisor to create class lessons.
• Maintains client records in compliance with HIPAA and COA standards and timely reporting.
• Participates in professional development and quality/compliance activities.

Skills

Bilingual in English & Spanish

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Prenatal care knowledge

Child development knowledge

Family dynamics knowledge

Social work ethics

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

The Education Coordinator is responsible for facilitating educational classes for individuals and families who are clients of Catholic Charities' Blessed Beginnings Program. They educate on topics such as, but not limited to, parenting and prenatal care.

What you Deliver

• Establishes a trusting and professional relationship with pregnant women and their families or women with newborns, infants, young children and/or toddlers seeking pregnancy and parenting classes or case coordination.
• Teaches life skills in English and Spanish to pregnant women and parents of young children. Classes are based on approved curriculum content and materials which may be ready to present or may require additional development, such as updates and/or tailoring for specialized client needs.
• Provides individuals case coordination to women seeking support during pregnancy and after birth. Includes facilitating parent education, and referrals to internal programs and other programs in the community.
• Co-facilitates classes which include in-person classes and Zoom classes with other bilingual family support specialists and program supervisor to create class lessons.
• Provides mentoring information, resources, and referrals to clients requesting assistance.
• Attends approved and required professional development opportunities. Maintains all licenses, certificates, and/or trainings as required by funders, program, and/or agency.
• Maintains client electronic records in compliance with agency policies and procedures, COA standards, and all applicable legal requirements, including HIPAA.
• Enters all applicable client information into the agency's database in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepares and submits all required administrative reports and documentation within given deadlines without compromising quality.
• Participates in and is responsive to quality and compliance activities, including the agency's record review and qualitative review process, as well as incident reporting practices.
• Participates in staff retreats, United Way tours, agency fairs and speaking engagements, as well as assist with special organizational projects/events, etc.
• Perform other duties.

Qualifications

The Expertise We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Two (2) years of experience in social services, preferably with a focus on maternal and child health, pregnancy support, or family services.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish

The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More

• Knowledge of prenatal care, child development, attachment and bonding, and family dynamics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the Catholic Social Teachings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social work principles and ethics.
• Demonstrated success in dealing with a variety of people, clients, and volunteers.
• Knowledge of issues and problems faced by low-income individuals.
• Knowledge of community resources available for low-income individuals.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines concurrently.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work with online databases.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.