Parent Education Coordinator- Spanish Bilingual

Overview

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- Spanish Bilingual role at Mid-Columbia Center for Living
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Working Title: Parent Education Coordinator
Program: Children and Family
Report to: Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Services Manager
Pay Range: This position will have a 5% increase from the base pay below due to the Spanish Differential.
$28.10 - $34.15/hour

Location: On-site, The Dalles, Oregon. May travel within the five designated counties (Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler).

Hours/FTE: 1 FTE (37.5 hours).

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm. May be required to work up to 3 shifts per month for after-hours and weekend work. When those times occur, the regular schedule may be flexible to equal no more than 37.5 hours/week.

FSLA Status: Non Exempt

The Parent Education Coordinator - Bilingual will support the Standard Outpatient program, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and parenting classes within the Children and Family Services (CFS) department. This is a shared position with Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Hub. The role supports the implementation of the Oregon Parenting Education Collaboration Grant work plan under the direction of the Early Learning and Parenting Hub Director.

The role collaborates with MCCFL Parenting Education and Children and Family services teams, and the advisory board. It requires strong communication and community collaboration skills, with emphasis on establishing partnerships with organizations serving parents in the designated service area. The role will provide services in both English and Spanish as needed.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides trauma-informed and recovery-oriented services to persons with mental illness and addictions. MCCFL serves Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties and uses a consumer-involved model.

Any combination of education, licensure, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s essential responsibilities is qualifying. This includes:

• Certified as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or registered as QMHA-R within 14 days of hire.
• Three (3) years of experience working with families and children with severe emotional disturbances and/or early childhood education.
• Experience facilitating groups for adult learners.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate weekday evening events until 7:00pm, as well as occasional weekend events.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish/English.
• Must pass all criminal history checks as required by ORS and in accordance with OAR  to .
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and be insurable for client service purposes or possess an alternate means of reliable transportation.

The following list represents essential responsibilities (functions) of the position.

• Use both English and Spanish as needed to perform all essential responsibilities.
• Assess the comprehensive needs of children and families including their current and potential strengths.
• Assess the community’s needs through asset mapping and needs assessments to identify unmet needs.
• Coordinate with community partners to organize parenting series, workshops, and family engagement events per the Four Rivers Parenting Education Work Plan (including onsite support).
• Support scheduling of parent education series and workshops to align with other community events and maximize resources.
• Recruit families through varied strategies, including promotional materials.
• Collaborate with Hub Communications designee to utilize social media and web tools for recruitment and information sharing.
• Track parent education data, share information with partners, and submit regular reports to funders and supervisors as requested.
• Coordinate with MCCFL and Hub staff for Regional Early Childhood Committee and Parent Education advisory meetings.
• Evaluate responsiveness and effectiveness of parent education series through ongoing data collection and analysis.
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