Group-Based Prenatal and Parenting Educator

Under the supervision of the Healthy Babies Program Manager, the Group-Based Prenatal

and Parenting Educator will:

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate group-based classes in community-based locations and on-site at FFRC, including the following tasks:

  • Maintain course material

  • Maintain class registration

  • Communicate with enrolled and interested participants to optimize class engagement and attendance

  • Outreach to potential group-based class participants

  • Coordinate with program staff, including the Program Manager and Community Health Workers, to enroll case management participants

  • Develop and sustain community partnerships to support group-based classes for program participants and community members

  • Develop and maintain relationships with organizations that are dedicated to Black Birthing Justice to align resources and optimize support for improving the network of services available to the community

  • Utilize case management software for record attendance, notes, and internal

    referrals

• Participate in trainings and webinars to expand expertise to support class participants

• Attend and actively participate in team meetings

• Research and explore potential opportunities to develop our own Black Birthing prenatal and parenting curriculum

• Complete required trainings and maintain appropriate credentials

• Maintain positive rapport with program participants, community members, organizational partners, and co-workers

• Exhibit professional demeanor with program participants, community members, organizational partners, and co-workers

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Accountabilities

• Genuine interest and dedication to Families Forward Resource Center’s mission

• Genuine interest and dedication to Black Birthing Justice

• Warm and welcoming

• Professional attitude and appearance

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong multitasking and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Google Products

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

• Experience and ability to identify with individuals and families on their perinatal health journeys with intentional focus on Black and African American community members as those most impacted by maternal and infant health inequities

• Collaborative team-based approach to support other FFRC programs to ensure effective communication and coordination

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and navigate adversity

• Participation as a FFRC team player by attending staff meetings and other organizational events

• Willingness to share knowledge to advance knowledge and skills of others

• Understanding and commitment to follow all policies, procedures & protocols as set forth in the CNDC/FFRC Employee Handbook

• Conformance to a drug-free workplace; not be under the influence of alcohol and/or other illicit drugs of misuse and abuse

• A professional, positive, and polite attitude and relationship with other FFRC employees, volunteers, clients, and customers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, or related field of study

• Demonstrated commitment to Black Birthing Justice with a shared vision for a thriving community through the perinatal period and beyond.

• Experience facilitating/teaching classes

• Knowledge of course material including pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn care, partner support

• Willingness to engage in training and continuing education to learn additional skills and approaches to the work

Additional Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, valid insurance, and registration

• Must possess a working mobile phone or be able to secure one upon hire, as regular communication via call, text, or email may be required to perform job duties effectively

• Candidates must demonstrate digital literacy with basic proficiency in essential software and digital tools, including but not limited to:

  • Email communication and calendaring platforms (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Gmail)

  • Word processing and document creation (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs)

  • Spreadsheet management (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets)

  • Internet navigation and online research

  • Virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)

  • File management and organization (digital folders, cloud storage)

  • Basic troubleshooting and use of office equipment (e.g., printers, copiers)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 per year, based on education and experience. This is a grant-funded position dependent on external funding; therefore, continued employment is contingent on receiving funding to cover this role.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Telehealth, LifeLock, and paid time off. Retirement Benefits after 2 months of employment.

Benefits will become effective on the first day of the month after 30 days of employment. You must work more than 24 hours a week to qualify for benefits, and benefits will be prorated if you are part-time.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-person attendance three days a week, with two work-from-home days. Your schedule will be determined by your participants' needs and job requirements, and your calendar should reflect these days accordingly and be shared with your supervisor. You must also be available to attend scheduled in-person events, office meetings, and check-ins, even if these fall outside your designated work-from-home days.

CNDC has a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You must provide proof of vaccination