Parent Specialist

About the role

PACE, Inc. is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and compassionate Parent Specialist to help support children and families throughout our community. This position plays a vital role in connecting families with child care resources, early education opportunities, and community support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide consumer education, child care information, and referral services to TAFDC recipients and income-eligible families.
• Work closely with parents to help them access quality child care and other resources that support family stability and child development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an early education and care setting or a related human services field.
• Interest in working with low-income and bicultural families.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

About the Program

PACE, Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in the heart of New Bedford. Through its Child Care Works program, PACE helps bridge the gap between families, child care providers, and early literacy resources. The program is designed to support families as parents work, seek employment, or pursue opportunities that strengthen their family’s future.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance

Pay

Starting Pay: $20.00/hour

Schedule

40 hours per week, year-round (52 weeks per year)