Bacr
Community Resource & Child Development Specialist - Vallejo First 5 Center
Vallejo, CA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Classes are for children ages 0-5 years of age and their parents/caregivers to participate in together, in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere.
- Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with families to identify strengths, goals, and areas of support
- Support parent leadership initiatives, including organizing Parent Advisory Committee meetings and incorporating family feedback into Center programming
- Review screening results, monitor developmental progress, and support families in accessing appropriate early intervention and community resources
- Maintain accurate, confidential screening records and progress reports
- Coordinate ASQ appointments and support screening implementation across the Center
- Train and coach staff on ASQ screening procedures and support occasional ASQ-focused events
- Create welcoming, enriching, and developmentally appropriate environments for children ages 0-5 years to learn through play
- Early Intervention & Developmental Screening & Family Support
- Collaborate with colleagues to provide integrated, family-centered services and support Center leadership and operations in the Director's absence alongside partner CRS
- Build relationships with service providers and participate in community outreach and partnership activities
Requirements
- At least 1 year of professional experience in early intervention using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
- Experience collaborating with community agencies, multidisciplinary teams and family-serving systems
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate activities and parent-child experiences
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and adapt to changing program needs
- For bilingual positions: proficiency in verbal and written communication in English and Spanish
- Organized and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing program and family needs
- Full Time 40 hours - Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (some evenings and weekends required)
- Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (some evenings and weekends required)
Skills
- Basic knowledge of modern office technology and software
Compensation
- Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay.
Benefits
- Agency and Federal Holiday pay
- Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, wellness package
- Medical insurance
- Bachelor's Degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a related field + 3 years of experience working with young children and their families
- Understanding of early childhood development, social-emotional development, attachment, bonding, trauma-informed care, and early childhood mental health
- Familiarity with community resources and public benefit systems, including housing, childcare, healthcare, mental health, nutrition supports, and family services
- Lead engaging developmental playgroups and hands-on learning experiences that support children's growth and exploration
- Parent Education, Playgroups & Program Facilitation
Company info
- Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.
- BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.
- Visit our website at www.bacr.org.
- Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.
- BACR is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.
- The Vallejo First 5 Center, a program of Bay Area Community Resources, has been a program serving Solano County for over 6 years.
- Funded by First 5 Solano and operated by Bay Area Community Resources, the Center offers free programs that help parents/caregivers nurture and support their young children so they grow up healthy, happy, and positioned for success.
- The program focuses on parent education, early learning opportunities, family literacy, and community resources.
- Local community partners are also stationed within the center on a rotational basis so our families gain access to services they need onsite.
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