Parent Educator, PAT (Bilingual Spanish Speaking)

Family & Children's Agency•Norwalk, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is a nonprofit human service organization serving people throughout Fairfield County. The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is an evidence-based home visiting model that supports young children’s health, safety, development, and school readiness. It provides parents with child development knowledge and parenting support, promotes early detection of developmental delays and health issues, helps prevent child abuse and neglect, and supports children’s readiness for school. The Parent Educator uses the PAT Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways to partner with families in Norwalk and Bridgeport. Through ongoing home visits, group meetings, developmental screenings, and connections to community resources, the educator supports parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. Home visits use structured visit plans and guided planning tools. The role works under the supervision of the PAT supervisor, Assistant Director of Adoption & Early Childhood, and Director of Child & Family Development.

Requirements

Bilingual Spanish speaking is required.
At least an Associate’s degree is required.
Experience working with ethnically diverse families with children under six years of age.
Experience working in homes and community sites.
Strong commitment to the vision, mission, and goals of Parents as Teachers.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and flexible, including willingness to work non-traditional hours; able to work as part of a team.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license and willingness to drive.
Vehicle and appropriate insurance.
Ability to be flexible with work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in child development, psychology, nursing, human services, or a related field.
Familiarity with community services and supports is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Engage in recruitment activities, as applicable.
Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family.
Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family.
Plan, deliver, and document ongoing, consistent personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being.
Use the PAT Foundational Curriculum to share research-based information with families.
Provide group connections that help families build social connections, participate in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of how to support children’s development.
Complete ongoing developmental screenings and health reviews for each enrolled child.
Connect families to resources that help them address their needs and reach their goals.
Maintain and submit all required program documentation by established deadlines.
Participate in reflective supervision and biweekly staff meetings.
Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually.
Participate in continuous quality improvement.
Conduct home visits in the community and attend collaborative meetings and trainings within the state.

Benefits

Generous employer contributions to medical plans.
Continued education credits offered at no cost.
Annual tuition reimbursement stipend.
Employer-paid life and LTD policies.
FSA and Dependent Care.
401K with a match.
Generous vacation and time-off policy, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth.
Employee discounts to multiple organizations, events, and a cell phone plan.
EAP program.
Paid CEUs and clinical supervision.
Summer Fridays.
Employee appreciation events.
Wellness incentives and challenges.