Parenting Education Facilitator

BETHANNA•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$50 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Bethanna is seeking a compassionate, engaging, and experienced Parenting Education Facilitator to lead evidence-based parenting education groups using the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are passionate about strengthening families, empowering parents, and making a meaningful impact in the community. The Parenting Education Facilitator provides structured parenting education, facilitates parent-child interaction activities, and creates a supportive, strengths-based learning environment for parents navigating a variety of life challenges. Our Parenting Education Program serves parents who are: Court-mandated to complete parenting education, Seeking personal growth and improved parenting skills, Receiving services through substance use treatment programs, Participating in mental health services, Involved with child welfare agencies. The program supports parents of children from infancy through adolescence. Each course consists of 12 classes over 6 weeks, with two classes per week, lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Classes are currently offered virtually, with plans to transition to a hybrid model of virtual and in-person instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
Experience facilitating parent education or psychoeducational groups.
Experience working with families who have experienced trauma, substance use, child welfare involvement, or other challenging life circumstances.
Experience using the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum is strongly preferred.
Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to agency policies.
Commitment to Bethanna's mission of strengthening children and families.

Responsibilities

Facilitate parenting education classes using the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum.
Lead parent-child interaction groups and family socialization activities.
Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials.
Foster a welcoming, respectful, and strengths-based learning environment.
Recruit participants and support consistent attendance through reminders, encouragement, and assistance with barriers to participation.
Maintain participant engagement throughout the course.
Identify participant needs and communicate case management concerns to the PECE Program Coordinator.
Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain certification in the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum and any required funder competencies.
Maintain competency in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal De-Escalation techniques.
Participate in program meetings and maintain regular communication with the PECE Program Coordinator.