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

Hilltop Community Resources • Montrose, CO

6d • $23 - $25

About The Position

The Bilingual (Spanish) Family Navigator supports parents and children to help 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 and activities, screenings, and connections to resources. Bilingual skills are used as needed to support clear communication with staff, clients, and community members; the position does not include formal translation or interpretation responsibilities.

The Navigator makes initial contact with families, supports enrollment and individualized planning, completes assessments and screenings, maintains program documentation and data, and provides ongoing contact and referrals. The role also collaborates with agencies, facilitates curriculum-based lessons and parenting classes, participates in outreach, and maintains knowledge of community resources. Required program training and certifications depend on the assigned program. A valid Colorado driver's license is required, and background checks and health clearances are required before employment.

This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. The starting wage range is $23.35–$24.51 per hour. The position will stop accepting applications on 11/02/2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills to support communication with staff, clients, and community members as needed; formal translation and interpretation are not part of the role.
• Ability to complete required background checks and health clearances.
• Ability to complete required training and certifications applicable to the assigned role.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certificate and First Aid certificate are preferred.
• Child Passenger Safety Technician Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and/or certification for the assigned Hilltop program, curriculum, or practice and perform duties in accordance with fidelity standards, grant requirements, and program guidelines.
• Complete certifications required for the assigned role, which may include Child Passenger Safety Training, High Fidelity Wraparound Standards, Colorado Peer and Family Specialist credentials, Family Resource Center credentials, or Parents as Teachers certification.
• Make initial contact with participant families to present services and provide referrals or concrete support through individual meetings, home visits, or phone contact.
• Create and maintain a family working file upon enrollment and assist families in developing an individualized goal or plan.
• Administer required family assessments and screenings.
• Enter and maintain data as required by the assigned program.
• Use lived experience to model effective interactions and behaviors, advocate for and support participants, share personal experiences, mentor individuals, and help build natural supports.
• Refer families to external services and resources when their needs are outside the Navigator’s professional training.
• Make a minimum of two contacts per month with families on the caseload and maintain accurate, timely contact notes and program database entries.
• Collaborate with relevant agencies to help participants meet their goals.
• Plan, advertise, and implement lessons, activities, and parenting classes based on program curriculum requirements.
• Facilitate developmental, health, vision, and hearing screenings and complete the related 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 events for participants and collaborate with relevant agencies.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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