Community Education Specialist – Family Education

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is hiring a Community Education Specialist in Baltimore, MD. This role provides training and support to parents and community partners to enhance family functioning and prevent child abuse. Responsibilities include executing engagement strategies, conducting workshops, and assessing family needs.

A Bachelor's in behavioral sciences is preferred, with at least two years of relevant experience required. The position offers flexible hours to meet community needs and requires reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in Human Services or Social Services.
• At least one year of direct experience working with children in group settings.
• Prior experience in teaching or facilitating workshops preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute parent education and engagement strategies.
• Build relationships with community and parent leaders.
• Promote child abuse prevention through outreach.
• Facilitate workshops on positive parenting.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of child development

Facilitation of group presentations

Computer proficiency

Bilingual skills (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences

Associate’s degree in Behavioral Sciences

60 credit hours in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Community Education Specialist - Family Education

This position provides training, technical assistance, and ongoing support for parents, volunteers and community partners in The Family Tree’s evidence-informed models, with the goal of strengthening family functioning preventing child abuse and neglect. The role focuses on building knowledge and skills in child and youth development, as well as effective behavior management, across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding areas. The position actively engages parents to enhance their capacity and confidence in supporting their children. Work hours are flexible and responsive to the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Execute parent education and engagement strategies within assigned communities to support participation and strengthen family outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and parent leaders through ongoing consultation and collaboration.
• Promote child abuse prevention through outreach, presentations, and community engagement efforts.
• Plan and facilitate workshops that focus on positive parenting and strengthening families.
• Deliver training sessions in schools and community settings on child development, abuse prevention, and effective parenting practices.
• Support the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers and student interns.
• Assess family needs and collaborate with parents to develop action plans and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including participant records, assessments, and evaluation tools in the agency database.
• Administer client satisfaction surveys and conduct follow-up activities to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Prepare and submit monthly statistical and program reports in accordance with organizational requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Nursing, or Education) preferred.
• Associate’s degree in behavioral sciences or related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Human Services, Nursing, or Education) required, OR
• Completion of at least 60 credit hours from an accredited four-year college or university in a behavioral science or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Human Services, Social Services or related field.
• At least one (1) year of direct experience working with children and/or families in group settings.
• Prior experience in teaching, training, or facilitating workshops strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child development and effective parenting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group presentations and trainings.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish) highly preferred.

Work Environment

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, to meet community needs.
• Reliable transportation required to serve the Baltimore metropolitan area.
• If transportation is by own personal car, you must provide a valid driver’s license and car insurance coverage.
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple program sites and communities throughout the state of Maryland.