Current Openings:

Position Title: Coordinator / Parenting Educator
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Work Location: In person
Bilingual Skills Necessary

Position Overview

Baby Bear Hugs is seeking a compassionate and organized Coordinator / Parenting Educator to support program operations while working directly with families. This position combines administrative coordination, community outreach, and event planning with in-home parenting education. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood development and committed to empowering families through education, resources, and supportive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Family Education & Support

• Meet with families in their homes to provide education and connections to community resources that strengthen and empower families.

• Educate parents on physical, emotional, and developmental milestones in young children.

• Assist parents in developing effective parenting skills and strategies.

• Implement curriculum-based programs that support raising children in warm, trusting, and nurturing environments.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of family interactions and progress.

Program Coordination & Community Outreach

• Coordinate program-related administrative tasks to support efficient operations.

• Communicate effectively with families, staff, and community partners using technology and written communication.

• Educate agencies, organizations, and the public about Baby Bear Hugs programs and services.

• Assist with planning and organizing meetings, community outreach activities, and fundraising events.

• Travel locally to meetings, outreach activities, and events as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate of Arts degree preferred.

• At least one year of experience working with children and families (examples include childcare provider, parent, daycare worker, or preschool educator).

• Knowledge of child development and willingness to learn about community resources.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.

• Writing and computer skills sufficient to communicate with staff and clients and maintain program documentation.

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

Position Title: Parenting Educator
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Job Type: Half Time
Work Location: In person

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Parenting Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with families and children, providing guidance and support to promote healthy family dynamics.

Duties:
- Conduct individual meetings, within client homes, to provide education and connections to community resources to strengthen and empower families.
- Assist parents in developing effective parenting skills and strategies.
- Educate parents on physical and emotional child development.
- Implement curriculum based programs that focus on the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and caring household.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions and progress made by families.

Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- One year of Experience working with children and families, IE: child care provider, parent, daycare worker, preschool educator
- Knowledge of child development and willingness to learn about community resources.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism
- Writing and computer skills sufficient to communicate with staff and clients
- Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation

Up to 20 hours a week.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

Work Location: In personItem description

Position Title: Nurse Family Partnership Home Visitor
Job Type: 20 Hours per Week
Work Location: In person ~ Logan County

Nurse Visitor for Northeast Nurse Family Partnership Program

Hiring in Logan County

Overview: The Baby Bear Hugs-Northeast Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program provides parenting education and support, case management and resources through home visitation for first time mothers and their families in Eastern Colorado. Nurse visitors conduct in-home and virtual visits from the early prenatal period through the child’s second birthday.

• Hours: Half time: .50 FTE. (20 hours a week)

• Salary: $32 to $38 per hour based on education and experience. Benefits include 12 paid holidays, paid time off, life insurance.

• Area Covered: Logan County

• Job qualifications: Applicants must be registered nurses, have a current Colorado nursing license and CPR certification. Two years of experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred. Up to date with all immunizations.

• Strong maternal-child health nursing skills.

• Knowledge of child development.

• Able to provide a nurturing role model and understand maternal issues.

• Basic knowledge of community resources.

• Will work out of Baby Bear Hugs NFP office, but will spend much of the time visiting homes of the families served.

• Must be willing to travel to visit families in their homes. Valid driver’s license and insured transportation required.

• Must support child immunizations, nonsmoking and elimination of second hand smoke policies.

• Attend Baby Bear Hugs county/regional meetings when necessary.

Contact Ashley Padilla, Nurse Family Partnership Supervisor: 970-630-7183 if you have any questions.

Please go to https://nursefamilypartnership.org to learn more about Nurse Family Partnership.