Parent Education Coach

Working at Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS' breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), we value every team member's contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.

Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire a Parent Education Coach to join the Child Family Wellbeing Services team! As the family Program's Parent Education Coach, you will deliver group classes and individualized coaching to parents and caregivers at risk for abuse and neglect, using evidence-based strategies to strengthen parenting skills, build protective factors, and promote safe, healthy family dynamics.

Benefits and Compensation: We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

This position has a starting hourly rate of $30.00.

In this role, you will:

• Collect and record participant data for record keeping and reporting to meet relevant guidelines, including:
• Ensure completion and maintain copies of consent forms, pre-test and post-test forms, evaluations, and sign-in sheets
• Complete group notes and group summary in NVFS-approved software
• Enter and retrieve information from a tracking database
• Collect and analyze data from skills-building evaluations and participant feedback surveys
• Assist with the development of evaluation reports in conjunction with the Program Supervisor
• Collaborate with clients to identify and address specific areas of concern, such as parenting struggles, relationship conflicts related to parenting, or challenges in managing family dynamics.
• Co-facilitate ongoing parent groups and 1:1 coaching for clients.
• Facilitate workshops for community members, NVFS clients, and clients of service area partner organizations.
• Work with clients to develop personalized strategies and techniques that align with their unique needs and goals and implement group or individual interventions on identified topics.
• Assess needs of identified group participants for additional services and provide connections and referrals to access services.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Supervisor and the school or community organization identified contact for service coordination.
• Prepare training goals/outlines, presentation materials, handouts as needed and assist in participant recruitment and identification if appropriate.
• Participate in regular supervision with the supervisor and provide regular updates.
• Remain current on knowledge of standards and other program-related information.

Your Background: We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services or related field from an accredited college or university
• At least two (2) years related direct service experience in group facilitation, youth development, parenting education and case management
• Demonstrated experience in developing and providing group-based interventions for service providers, parents, and youth
• Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish
• Digital and technical proficiency, including working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks upon hire
• Must have reliable transportation to visit designated community locations