Bilingual Parent Educator

DePelchin Children’s Center • Galveston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Parent Educator provides parent education in home-based settings throughout Galveston County using the SafeCare Augmented model. The program aims to prevent child abuse and neglect by reducing risk factors for child maltreatment and strengthening protective factors. The role includes conducting intake and assessments, creating treatment plans, providing supportive counseling, and teaching parenting education. The Parent Educator also works with the surrounding community to provide advocacy and referrals.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, reports to the Project Coordinator, and is based in Houston, Texas. Work takes place in home offices and community settings, with frequent travel within Galveston County. The schedule is flexible according to client needs; evenings and some Saturdays are required. Reliable personal transportation, a valid Texas driver's license, and current auto insurance are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human services or a related field.
• Fluency in Spanish; English is required.
• Must have SafeCare Augmented certification or be able to attain it within the first year of employment; employment is contingent on acquiring minimum certification or licensure.
• Knowledge of social work practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to understand and model cultural sensitivity and work with culturally diverse populations and workforces.
• Ability to work flexible hours according to client needs.
• Ability to problem-solve complex issues in family relationships.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, resources available to clients.
• Ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans using a variety of agency and community resources.
• Effective communication skills and ability to participate in team staffing, supervision consultation, and case staffing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with program staff, other DePelchin programs, and community resources.
• Knowledge of human behavior and crisis intervention practices.
• Ability to relate to professionals from a variety of disciplines and community agencies.
• Reliable personal transportation, a valid Texas driver's license, and current auto insurance are required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of experience in a social services setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessments.
• Construct comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide supportive counseling.
• Teach parenting education using the SafeCare Augmented model.
• Provide advocacy and referral services in coordination with the surrounding community.
• Participate effectively in team staffing, supervision consultation, and case staffing.
• Work cooperatively with program staff, other DePelchin programs, and community resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level