Bilingual (Spanish) Family Navigator - Parents as Teachers (Montrose)

Hilltop Community Resources • Montrose, CO

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About The Position

The Bilingual (Spanish) Family Navigator supports parents and children, helping prevent out-of-home placement or disruption of a current placement. Depending on the assigned role, the Navigator uses the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework and evidence-based practices to help families access resources and become healthy, stable, and safe. The role implements the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, emphasizing parent-child interactions, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. Using the PAT Foundational Curriculum in diverse, equitable, and inclusive ways, the Navigator partners with families through personal visits, group meetings or activities, screenings, and connections to resources. Bilingual Spanish skills support clear communication with staff, clients, and community members as needed; formal translation and interpretation are not part of the role.

The Navigator completes training and certifications relevant to the assigned program, conducts family outreach and visits, supports individualized family goals, administers assessments, maintains records and program data, and connects families with internal and external resources. The role also includes facilitating parenting lessons and classes, developmental and health-related screenings, collaboration with community agencies, outreach activities, and maintaining an appropriate caseload.

This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The starting wage range is $23.35 to $24.51 per hour. Hilltop offers professional and personal development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and meaningful community-focused work. Employment requires specified background checks and health clearances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Bilingual Spanish communication skills.
• Complete required background checks and health clearances.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certificate.
• First Aid certificate.
• Child Passenger Safety Technician certificate.

Responsibilities

• Become trained and/or certified in the assigned Hilltop program, curriculum, or practice, and perform duties according to fidelity standards, grant requirements, and program guidelines.
• Complete certifications required for the position, as applicable to the assigned role.
• Contact prospective participant families to explain available services and provide referrals or concrete support through one-on-one meetings, home visits, and/or phone contact.
• Create a working file for each enrolled family, maintain required documentation, and assist families in developing individualized goals and plans.
• Administer required family assessments and screenings.
• Enter and maintain data required by the assigned program.
• Use lived experience to model effective interactions, advocate for and support families, share personal experiences, mentor participants, and help build natural supports.
• Refer families to external services and resources when their needs are outside the Navigator’s professional training.
• Make at least two contacts per month with families on the caseload; maintain accurate, timely contact notes and enter data in program databases according to regulations.
• Collaborate with relevant agencies to help participants meet their goals.
• Plan, advertise, and implement lessons, activities, and parenting classes according to program curriculum requirements.
• Facilitate developmental, health, vision, and hearing screenings and complete associated documentation and processes as needed.
• Maintain a caseload deemed appropriate by the supervisor and manage time effectively.
• Maintain current knowledge of internal and external programs and community resources for participant referrals.
• Participate in outreach and participant events and collaborate with relevant agencies.
• Use bilingual Spanish skills to support communication with staff, clients, and community members as needed; formal translation and interpretation are not included.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others.
• Full-time and part-time schedules are available generally; this specific position is full-time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED