Early Childhood Specialist (Parent Coach) - Brooklyn or Bronx

Power of Two

Date Posted: 10/30/2023

Location: New York, New York

Salary/Wage: $46,693 - $46,694 a year

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Description:

Parent Coaches report directly to their Program Supervisor. Working in a hybrid model – both virtually as well as in-person across New York City – they partner with families to deliver the Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up (ABC) program. The parent coach provides positive, in-the-moment feedback to help the caregiver develop new patterns of responsive parenting. They ensure that all families referred to the ABC program receive high-quality support, and that all efforts are consistently documented and tracked within Power of Two’s data system.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include:

ABC Delivery

Prepare for and facilitate in-home and virtual sessions for a caseload of 10-15 families
Deliver ABC content and explaining research on the intervention in an accessible, engaging way to support development of responsive parenting skills
Provide feedback, both in-the-moment as well as via video clips, to highlight caregiver’s strengths and celebrate changes in their behaviors
Work to establish trusting relationships, whether sessions take place virtually or in the family’s home
Maintain consistent engagement of all families on caseload, partnering with supervisor and referring agency as needed to support family participation
Commute to and from each family’s home via public transportation within the five boroughs
The PC’s schedule is 35 hours per week, and will include nights and weekends in order to accommodate family schedules. In-home ABC will require travel across New York City.

Administration

Clip and store session videos for supervision and review with caregivers
Enter weekly sessions, communications, and case notes in an accurate and timely manner via Efforts To Outcomes (ETO) and Connections
Maintain accurate, up-to-date calendar, inclusive of all required tasks, sessions, and meetings

Supervision + Professional Development

Prepare for and actively participate in three forms of weekly supervision – program, clinical, and ITM – to receive support in all aspects of ABC delivery
Monitor progress on all individual-level metrics to obtain ABC certification in both the infant and toddler model
Engage in reflective practice, raising challenges and questions to supervisors, seeking feedback, and pursuing professional development to ensure high-quality and culturally sensitive support of families
Participate in mandatory training and meetings related to the program to build and maintain current knowledge base

Qualifications:

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, along with at least two years of professional experience in community outreach and/or direct work with families and young children. We seek candidates who are self-motivated and have strong organizational skills; Parent Coaches must be strategic in their time management. Experience with data entry and comfort with or willingness to learn technology like Zoom, iMovie, and Google Suite is appreciated.

Successful Parent Coaches are outgoing, authentic, self-motivated, and are excellent communicators. As an organization centering justice and racial equity, candidates must have proven success in building and managing relationships with Black, Brown and Indigenous communities and coworkers. Our team has impeccable integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality programs, and we seek the same commitment to innovation and excellence from all who join Power of Two. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are preferred.

Candidates who have background the following areas are highly encouraged to apply: home visitation, infant toddler mental health, child development or child development associate (CDA) roles, strengthening families (SFI) practice, early childhood education, early care, adverse childhood experiences (ACES), early relational health, early intervention, infant toddler rating scale (ITERS), as well as social services or family services to vulnerable populations.

Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred.

SALARY: Power of Two is committed to practicing salary transparency. The salary for this role is $46,694.

LOCATION: This role is based out of our office in Brownsville, Brooklyn or Hunts Point, Bronx. We operate in a hybrid model and require this role to be in the office two days per week.

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday and weekend availability

Alignment with Organizational Values

Successful candidates will have the ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our organizational values. The following values are core to how Power of Two operates both internally and externally:

Humanity: We respect and honor the inherent value and gift in every human being, recognizing the beauty and power of all of our identities and in all of our relationships.
Care: We elevate our collective success by centering the needs and experiences of those we are in community with.
Innovation: We reflect on our collective experiences and learnings to continually innovate and strive for individual and community liberation.
Communication: We recognize that power is intrinsically tied to communication, and therefore we intentionally create equitable spaces that start with listening, encourage different perspectives, and foster candid conversations.
Justice: We name and fight injustice and engage in collective community healing to reclaim our narratives in pursuit of an equitable world. We engage in this work by centering the lived experiences of Black, Brown and Indigenous people, both locally and globally.

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Application Instructions:

To be considered, please submit a cover letter and resume to resume@powerof2.nyc.

Additional Information:

SALARY: Power of Two is committed to practicing salary transparency. The salary for this role is $46,694.

LOCATION: This role is based out of our office in Brownsville, Brooklyn or Hunts Point, Bronx. We operate in a hybrid model and require this role to be in the office two days per week.

SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday and weekend availability

Alignment with Organizational Values

Successful candidates will have the ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our organizational values. The following values are core to how Power of Two operates both internally and externally:

Humanity: We respect and honor the inherent value and gift in every human being, recognizing the beauty and power of all of our identities and in all of our relationships.
Care: We elevate our collective success by centering the needs and experiences of those we are in community with.
Innovation: We reflect on our collective experiences and learnings to continually innovate and strive for individual and community liberation.
Communication: We recognize that power is intrinsically tied to communication, and therefore we intentionally create equitable spaces that start with listening, encourage different perspectives, and foster candid conversations.
Justice: We name and fight injustice and engage in collective community healing to reclaim our narratives in pursuit of an equitable world. We engage in this work by centering the lived experiences of Black, Brown and Indigenous people, both locally and globally.

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