Parenting Educator

TFP HQ
1527 East lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA

For more than 140 years, The Family Partnership has built strong families, vital communities, and better futures for children. We fulfill our mission through counseling, education, and advocacy, primarily in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. The Family Partnership was founded in 1878 as the Minneapolis Humane Society to protect and serve children that were being abused or exploited. Along with a few name changes, our work has continually transformed to anticipate and address the evolving needs of families and individuals, many of whom are the most vulnerable in our community.

At The Family Partnership, we partner with you and in turn, we partner with those we serve. Our programs holistically address the needs of people in our community. Through our two-generation (2

Gen) or whole family approach, we work with people so they can heal from trauma and adversity and move towards greater health and well-being. Our shared values establish a common purpose across our array of programs and services. You can bring your authentic self to the workplace, while practicing both cultural competence and inclusivity. We’re known for developing future leaders in the non-profit space and we expect employees to share their views.

Our culture is one of open communication and transparency regardless of job level.

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour
; $1,000 hiring bonus after 3 months of employment
;
Generous paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays; competitive health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (HSA), and options for flexible spending accounts (FSA). There is employer paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee. The employer pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and short and long-term disability insurance. TFP sponsors a retirement plan with a tiered vesting schedule based on years of service, plus a 2% employer contribution after one year of service.

This position is in-person and will involve meeting with clients in their home or in the community setting and may include some evening hours.

A typical day as The Family Partnership’s Parenting Educator provides an opportunity to work directly with families who have Child Protection involvement to address their challenges and work towards positive change and the successful closure of their Child Protection cases. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing hands‑on coaching, education, and encouragement to help caregivers strengthen protective factors and develop the skills needed to nurture safe and stable home environments.
• Partnering with child protection social workers to support parents completing parenting education as part of their case plan.
• Conducting weekly home visits to coach parents on positive parenting strategies, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Building trusting, culturally responsive relationships that honor each family’s strengths and lived experiences.
• Guiding parents in identifying goals, building structure and routines, and creating safe, nurturing environments for their children.
• Connecting families with community resources to promote stability.
• Maintaining accurate case documentation and providing reports in collaboration with Hennepin County.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
• You have a minimum of two years of directly related work experience, including parent education and case management; experience with child welfare or home‑visiting programs is preferred.
• Because this position works closely with African American families involved in the child welfare system, applicants with cultural competence, lived experience, or community ties are encouraged to apply.
• You have experience working with communities living in poverty, communities of color, LGBTQ individuals, and other vulnerable populations.
• You have the ability to travel to clients’ homes or other community locations to provide in‑home or in‑community parent education and support…