Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Parenting Coach - Bilingual Spanish

Care Plus NJ, Inc.; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401K plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

CarePlus NJ, Inc. seeks a Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Parenting Coach who is bilingual in Spanish to deliver Triple P curricula to parents and caregivers of children aged 0-12 in homes or community settings.

You will provide practical parenting skills to enhance social connections, emotional competency, and knowledge of child safety and development as part of a flexible, field-based role across Bergen and Hudson Counties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent) and 1+ years of experience with families in trauma, mental health, substance use, domestic violence, homelessness, or child abuse/neglect.
• GED or HS diploma with 2+ years direct care experience with minors or related lived experience in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of up to 8 families receiving Triple P Standard.
• Facilitate group sessions serving 8-12 parents per group 3 times per year.
• Schedule and complete all weekly sessions flexibly to accommodate families.
• Collaborate with families to engage them in Triple P and establish rapport.
• Create safe group communication and coordinate with Care managers for community resources.
• Promote Triple P services in the community, especially among parenting/early childhood orgs.
• Perform initial Needs Assessments and Safety Evaluations for new entrants.
• Develop Family Services Plans to guide service delivery.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Parenting Coach - Bilingual Spanish

Onsite/In Community

Travel Required as clients are serviced in Bergen and Hudson Counties.

FT 40 hours

Salary: 51,500.00

What We Offer

• Health, Dental and Vision
• Union Benefits
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation
• 401K Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount and Rewards Program
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

Job Summary

As a Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) Parenting Coach, you will deliver the Triple P curriculum to parents and caregivers of children and youth aged 0-12 in their home or the community. In the Triple P educational sessions, you will provide parents and caregivers with practical parenting skills and strategies, enabling them to enhance social connections, emotional competency, and increase knowledge of child safety and development.

What Will You Do

• Maintain a caseload of up to 8 families receiving Triple P Standard
• Facilitate group sessions serving 8-12 parents per group 3 times per year
• Schedule and complete all weekly sessions needed in a flexible manner, prioritizing family availability
• Collaborate with families while engaging them in the Triple P approach, establishing a therapeutic rapport with all participants
• Establish an appropriate milieu of safe communication in a group settings.
• Work with Care managers to connect families to needed resources in the community and provide coordination support to ensure successful linkages.
• Promote Triple P services in the community, particularly among parenting and early childhood organizations.
• Conduction initial Needs Assessments and Safety Evaluations for parents and caregivers upon entry to program.
• Create Family Services Plans to help guide parents and caregivers' services to encourage goal planning.

What We Need to See

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent experience within the child welfare system and 1+ years of experience working with families experiencing trauma, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and child abuse and/or neglect
• OR GED or High School Diploma and demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of experience in providing direct care to minors and/or related lived experience with the child welfare system.
• Bilingual Spanish required
• Valid driver's license and must be insurable under the agency's automobile insurance policy.

Who Are We?

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.