Part-Time Family Specialist – Parent Educator

FamilyWise • Minneapolis, MN

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

FamilyWise is hiring a Part-time Family Specialist – Parent Educator to provide a secure and neutral environment for parents to learn positive interaction, social, and emotional skills. FamilyWise has been keeping children safe and helping families lead stable, healthy and productive lives since 1976. Our programs help families build resiliency, identify and harness their strengths, and connect to other resources. We promote individual and community-led actions that enhance supports for children, parents, and families across Minnesota. Our mission is to strengthen families by promoting the safety, stability, and wellbeing of children, and our vision is for a world where every child thrives. As a multi-service, multi-cultural agency, FamilyWise focuses on nurturing children, families, and communities through culturally competent services. Our staff reflect the communities we serve through shared lived experiences and cultural background, and many can provide services in languages other than English. Our programs focus on natural supports, experiential learning, education, and a therapeutic approach with expertise in trauma-effective care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Child Psychology, Family Social Science, Special Education, or a related human service field. A two-year degree and two or more years of experience providing parenting services will also be considered.
• Two to three years of experience in child development, abuse/neglect support services, or parent education, and experience using intervention methods for children with special needs.
• Experience working with culturally and racially diverse populations in lower socio-economic conditions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and community partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Thorough understanding of parenting and child development issues.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel to participant sites within a 15-mile radius of the office.
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet FamilyWise’s driving record requirements. If the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual in Hmong, Somali, Spanish, or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Providing a secure and neutral environment, ensuring positive experiences for parents and their children.
• Assessing parent/family social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
• Teaching parent education sessions based on curriculum and expertise.
• Conducting parenting observations and providing parents feedback on their interaction skills.
• Modeling appropriate social skills for parents and their children.
• Providing life skills education to increase parental capacity for positive family dynamics.
• Teaching parenting groups monthly for a group setting option.
• Preparing timely monthly written reports.
• Attending all appropriate collateral meetings with counselors and referring agencies.
• Developing and implementing service plans with clients.
• Coordinating and communicating with county workers, referring partners, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitating meetings of family, professionals, and natural supports.
• Collaborating with community partners.

Benefits

• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• FWS sponsors a retirement plan with 3% employer match and immediate vesting
• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs at St. Mary’s University
• Professional development opportunities at St. Mary’s University
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice) at St. Mary’s University

What This Job Offers

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