Parent Educator

The Family Partnership•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Partnership is hiring a Parent Educator to assist parents with cognitive limitations that adversely affect their parenting skills. The Parent Educator will help identify their strengths, develop goals, and connect them to community resources to create positive changes for parents and their children.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in human services, education, psychology, health, child development, or a related field — or an equivalent mix of education and lived experience.
At least one year of hands-on experience in classroom facilitation and providing home visits.
Experience supporting families in crisis and working with people from diverse social backgrounds.
Experience working with parents and caregivers who have cognitive limitations and understanding how these challenges can impact parenting skills.
Experience leading activities with parents and children that strengthen child development and deepen parent–child relationships.
Motivation to work with parents who have cognitive limitations and approach this work with empathy and awareness.
Understanding of disability service resources and how to help families access them.
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to build strong, respectful, and trustful relationships with clients.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use them to adapt to families’ changing needs.
Comfort facilitating groups and one-on-one meetings, whether in person or virtually.
Ability to travel to homes, schools, and community partner meetings as needed.
Ability to safely transport parents and children in your personal vehicle when required.
Ability to maintain accurate, organized data in both paper and electronic formats.
Ability to perform assessments that guide appropriate interventions and referrals for families.
Ability to uphold client and agency confidentiality in alignment with program requirements.
Understanding of child development from birth to age two and ability to apply that knowledge in your work with families.
Ability to manage time well and stay organized.
Ability to work independently and thrive with limited supervision.
A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and ability to meet TFP’s driving record requirements.
If the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, ability to apply for a Minnesota driver's license or permit within 60 days of becoming a Minnesota resident.

Responsibilities

Helping recruit and enroll eligible families, and preparing meaningful, developmentally appropriate instructional materials for parents and children.
Managing a supportive caseload of 10–12 families and providing consistent home visits each month.
Planning and leading weekly home visits, facilitating parenting groups, and coordinating medical screenings and community activities that enrich family wellbeing.
Tracking family progress, ensuring follow-through on educational goals, and supporting discussions during group sessions.
Building strong relationships through parent interviews, family needs assessments, and child developmental screenings and assessments.
Using an evidence-based curriculum to strengthen child development, parent development, and overall family wellbeing.
Coaching families on connecting with social service agencies and accessing the support they need.
Sharing essential information with parents on childhood immunizations, home safety, nutrition, discipline, and constructive play.
Providing developmentally appropriate activities and guidance to support children’s intellectual, social-emotional, motor, and language growth.
Teaching parents about child development stages, positive parenting techniques, and injury prevention through discussion, videos, and role-play activities.
Assisting families with childcare enrollment processes and applications for financial assistance.
Supporting families through a smooth and well-planned transition when they complete services.
Keeping accurate, timely records and documentation in alignment with agency and contract requirements.
Managing and organizing parent resource materials to ensure families have access to helpful tools and information.
Advocating for families by identifying needed services, making referrals, and ensuring follow-through based on developmental assessments and observations.
Coordinating engaging parent meetings and workshops focused on child health, mental health, and development.
Helping families navigate doctor and dental appointments, community resources, and other identified needs—occasionally providing transportation when necessary.
Supporting parents in establishing consistent medical and dental homes to promote long-term access to quality care.

Benefits

$1,000 hiring bonus after 3 months of employment
Generous paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Long-term disability insurance – the employer pays the premiums
Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
Voluntary benefits: Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
TFP sponsors a retirement plan with a tiered vesting schedule based on years of service, plus a 2% employer contribution after one year of service.
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