Emotional Support Specialist; Part-Time to bi-lingual
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Social Work
Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health
Position Type:
Part-time to Full-Time (20-40 hours/week)
No benefits provided
Centro Hispano de Frederick is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting immigrant families through culturally responsive programs and services. Our work focuses on promoting self-sufficiency, wellness, and access to resources through initiatives such as Éxito Wellness (Youth & Family Program), women’s empowerment groups, and holistic support services.
Position OverviewCentro Hispano de Frederick is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Emotional Support Specialist to provide culturally responsive emotional wellness support to children, parents, and families participating in our Éxito Wellness Program and other community initiatives.
The Éxito Wellness Program is a STEAM-based youth and family program with a strong emphasis on social-emotional well-being, designed to support both academic enrichment and holistic family wellness. This role will work closely alongside the Éxito program to ensure participants receive integrated emotional support services that complement educational and enrichment activities.
This position will focus on trauma-informed care, family support, group facilitation, and resource navigation, with an emphasis on serving Spanish-speaking immigrant communities.
Key Responsibilities- Provide one-on-one emotional support sessions for children, parents, and families in Spanish and English
- Collaborate with Éxito staff to integrate wellness into programming
- Conduct check-ins with families identified as needing support
- Serve as a bridge to community resources and partners
- Coordinate with in-house Case Manager and refer clients as needed
- Follow up with families to ensure connection to services
- Facilitate workshops, including a women’s trauma support group
- Lead parent workshops on emotional wellness
- Maintain documentation and support outreach efforts
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field (preferred)
- Experience in mental health or wellness programs
- Experience with immigrant families preferred
- Fluency in Spanish and English required
- Experience with trauma-informed care and group facilitation preferred
Part time to full-time (20 to 40 hours/week), will include evenings
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