Community Education Specialist Family Education

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides training technical assistance and ongoing support for parents volunteers and community partners in The Family Trees evidence-informed models with the goal of strengthening family functioning preventing child abuse and neglect. The role focuses on building knowledge and skills in child and youth development as well as effective behavior management across Baltimore City Baltimore County and surrounding areas. The position actively engages parents to enhance their capacity and confidence in supporting their children. Work hours are flexible and responsive to the needs of the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute parent education and engagement strategies within assigned communities to support participation and strengthen family outcomes.

Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and parent leaders through ongoing consultation and collaboration

Promote child abuse prevention through outreach presentations and community engagement efforts

Plan and facilitate workshops that focus on positive parenting and strengthening families

Deliver training sessions in schools and community settings on child development abuse prevention and effective parenting practices

Support the recruitment training and supervision of volunteers and student interns

Assess family needs and collaborate with parents to develop action plans and connect them with appropriate resources

Maintain accurate program documentation including participant records assessments and evaluation tools in the agency database

Administer client satisfaction surveys and conduct follow-up activities to evaluate program effectiveness

Prepare and submit monthly statistical and program reports in accordance with organizational requirements

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences or related field (e.g. Social Work Psychology Sociology Mental Health Nursing or Education) preferred.

Associates degree in behavioral sciences or related field (e.g. Social Work Psychology Sociology Mental Health Human Services Nursing or and Education) required OR

Completion of at least 60 credit hours from an accredited four-year college or university in a behavioral science or related field

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Human Services Social Services or related field.

At least one (1) year of direct experience working with children and/or families in group settings

Prior experience in teaching training or facilitating workshops strongly preferred

SKILLS:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of child development and effective parenting practices

Demonstrated ability to facilitate group presentations and trainings

Proficiency in computer applications including word processing

Bilingual skills (Spanish) highly preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings to meet community needs

Reliable transportation required to serve the Baltimore metropolitan area

If transportation is by own personal car you must provide a valid drivers license and car insurance coverage.

Willingness and ability to travel to multiple program sites and communities throughout the state of Maryland