Parent Programs Specialist

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. Working at NVFS means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS’ breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community.

NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, an E-Verify participant and a drug‑free workplace.

Benefits and Compensation - We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

You will have a starting salary of $50k.

• Decrease the risk of child abuse and neglect within families.
• Increase child resiliency.
• Integrate family engagement initiatives within the child abuse prevention model.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across programs to increase impact.

• Coordinate program logistics, including participant recruitment and enrollment; respond to parent inquiries; secure required materials; maintain accurate contact lists; support scheduling and implementation of group series and parent coaching services.
• Manage intake and waitlist for Family Programs clients, including assigning appropriate parent coaches based on program and family needs.
• Coordinate client flow from initial inquiry through case assignment and program completion, ensuring efficient service delivery, accurate client records, and timely statistical reporting.
• Collaborate with community based and school partners to support programming needs and coordinate resource delivery for families.
• Co‑facilitate and support group sessions and work collaboratively with program facilitators to ensure a positive and effective learning environment.
• Support recruitment, coordination and implementation of programs and workshops as needed.
• Assist with planning and execution of community and school‑based workshops and series, including scheduling, staffing, material preparation, food and beverage coordination, data input, and monitoring coaching data to ensure effective service delivery and program compliance while fostering strong, ongoing partnerships.
• Ensure that service delivery is of high quality and is performed according to and within the NVFS policies and procedures, Family Program’s Standards, and grant deliverable requirements.

• Participate in outreach activities and maintain relationships with current and potential community and school partners.
• Represent NVFS at presentations, community events, and meetings throughout Northern Virginia to promote awareness of and participation in family support programs.
• Participate in volunteer and community engagement activities, including tabling events.
• Attend relevant trainings, workshops, and seminars to support professional development and strengthen program delivery.

• Coordinate program data collection/reporting and regularly communicate with supervisor to provide timely reports.
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure data integrity, program fidelity on outcomes, and performance.

Participate in committees and/or special projects for the benefit of the organization.

• Participate in regular supervision with supervisor and provide regular updates.
• Remain current on knowledge of standards and other program‑related information.
• Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet relevant guidelines.

• Strong verbal and written fluency in English;
  Spanish language fluency required.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in program coordination, related work experience in social work, parent education, child welfare, or human services.
• High school graduate or GED; college coursework preferred.
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
• In‑depth knowledge of parenting skills and child development; commitment to…