Parent Coach

CL e152df13 eb17 4fc1 813c 23a656e4c7ad; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement planning options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Columbia & Greene Counties is seeking a dedicated Parent Coach to support families and promote healthy development in the community.

You will supervise family visits, provide parent education in home, community, or office, and collaborate with families to set personal parenting goals aligned with DSS guidelines. A Bachelor’s Degree in Human services or related field and 1–3 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human services or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience working with a diverse population.
• Experience in parenting/family services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits in accordance with DSS and OCFS guidelines.
• Provide parent education services to parents in home, community, or office.
• Maintain positive professional communication with families enrolled in programs.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with parents in the program.
• Work towards securing emotional health through age-appropriate parenting.
• Formulate individual parenting goals with parents and supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human services or related field

Job description

Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Career! Catholic Charities of Columbia & Greene Counties is seeking a dedicated Parent Coach to join our team. If you’re passionate about helping individuals and families improve their health and well-being, this role offers the opportunity to create lasting, positive change in the community.

At Catholic Charities, every application is personally reviewed by our HR team or a trained hiring manager. We take pride in building teams that reflect our mission, values, and commitment to service.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise family visits in accordance with the County DSS guidelines, OCFS Coached Family guidelines and developmentally appropriate child practices.
• Provide parent education services to the parent in the home, community, or office.
• Maintain positive professional communication with families enrolled in the programs while offering guidance and suggestions on parenting skills.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with parents in the program.
• Work towards securing emotional health through the promotion of age appropriate parenting.
• Formulate individual parenting goals in conjunction with the parents, Family Services Director/SV Coordinator and DSS

Salary Range: $20.50–$21.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9am to 4:30; Wed & Thursday 11:30-7.30 minute lunch

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human services or related field
• 1–3 years of experience working with a diverse population.

Why Join Catholic Charities?

We value work-life balance and are proud to offer a supportive, inclusive environment with comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement planning options
• Generous Paid Time Off (up to 23 days accrued in your first year, based on your standard workday)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts (travel, entertainment, retail, and more)
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing training, development, and career growth opportunities
• Recognition programs
• A collaborative and diverse workplace culture

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace where every individual can thrive.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) – Know Your Rights
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)