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Parent/Child Development Specialist II - Bilingual

Impact Northwest is a non-profit agency with a mission to help people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Children, Youth and Family department in the Parent/Child Development program. Impact NW recognizes the value of a diverse work force and encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity.

  To apply for this position, please download our application at from our website http://www.impactnw.org/working.html and follow the instructions listed there for submitting your resume and cover letter.  

Position: Parent/Child Development Specialist II - SpanishEntry Wage: $14.03 to $15.68/hr40-32 hours a week   JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for promoting and supporting healthy growth and development of families with children prenatal to five years old. Primary responsibilities include program planning, delivery of parent and child education services in group and home visit settings, advocacy, assessment, and service coordination.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of experience and training that would likely meet the following requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in social work, early childhood education or related field; Minimum of three (3) years experience in human services or education, preferably providing early childhood education services to low-income children ages prenatal to 5 years;

One year specialized experience in providing parent and child development services for families with infants and toddlers; Bilingual (Spanish/English); Sensitivity and ability to relate to people from diverse lifestyles and cultures; Ability and willingness to work as a team member and support Portland Impact’s mission and goals. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to effectively work within a strength-based, integrated family support service delivery model; Possess good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple and varied tasks;