Parent Education Program Coordinator

Job Summary

FamilyWise is hiring a Parent Education Program Coordinator to coordinate the referral process for adult parent education, assist in maintaining staffing schedules and manage communication with county referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage referrals received from the county for programming.
• Support training and onboarding of new staff and interns.
• Maintain participant database and prepare data for quarterly reports.
• Assist with billing processes and contract/program reporting.
• Provide a safe, neutral environment that fosters positive parent-child interactions.
• Assess parent/family social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Facilitate parent education sessions using established curriculum and professional expertise.
• Conduct parenting observations and deliver constructive feedback.
• Model appropriate social and behavioral skills for families.
• Deliver life skills education to strengthen family functioning and dynamics.
• Prepare and submit timely monthly reports.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans.
• Coordinate and communicate with county workers, referral partners, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings involving families, professionals, and support systems.
• Collaborate with community partners to support client outcomes.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development, Child Psychology, Family Social Science, Special Education, or a related human services field; or you have a two-year degree with at least two years of experience providing parenting services.
• 2–3 years of experience in child development, abuse and neglect services, or parent education, including use of intervention methods for children with special needs.
• Previous experience working with culturally and racially diverse populations in lower socio-economic communities.
• Bilingual proficiency in Hmong, Somali, Spanish, or other languages is highly valued.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• The ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the general public while exercising sound judgment within scope of authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• A thorough understanding of parenting and child development principles.
• Strong work ethic and ability to contribute in a team-oriented environment.
• The ability to work independently, establish priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• The ability to travel to client sites within a 15-mile radius as required.
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet FamilyWise’s driving record requirements. Please note that 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 (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

WAGES

$25.00 per hour

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, hybrid position that may include some evening and weekend hours.

BENEFITS

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Nine paid holidays and three floating 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
• FWS sponsors a retirement plan with 3% employer match and immediate vesting
• Cell phone stipend

Because FamilyWise is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, FamilyWise employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of FamilyWise Services. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.