Early Learning Connector; Kent

Overview

This is a part-time temporary position open to residents of KCHA (Public Housing or Section
8) living in Auburn, Kent, Renton or Tukwila, with preference for residents that reside in Birch Creek, Valli Kee or Cascade Homes. This position will work approximately 5 hours per week (25 hours per month) for 12 months.

The Early Learning Connector will engage in activities that support the Educational Initiatives of King County Housing Authority in Kent, Washington. Responsibilities will include engaging residents with children (prenatal to 5 years old) in activities and projects designed to increase access to early learning services and assisting KCHA staff and community partners to build safe, vibrant communities.

• Work with KCHA staff to develop and facilitate activities directly related to engaging residents with small children and report results as requested.
• Build and maintain contacts with residents and their families to foster involvement in early learning activities and services.
• Become familiar with early learning organizations and agencies in the local community.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of culturally appropriate child development information and resources to residents.
• Provide referrals and enrollment assistance for early learning programs to residents.
• Collect family/community information on early learning needs and desires, including administering surveys.
• Maintain confidentiality of families, caregivers and program information.
• Participate in evening and/or weekend meetings/activities as required.
• Assist in the translation of outreach materials in languages other than English when appropriate.
• Other resident engagement activities, specific to the needs of the assigned properties, as needed.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalency.
• Minimal experience (less than 1 year, paid or volunteer) with customer service, early learning, education, outreach and/or community involvement; knowledge and/or experience in early childhood development desired.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be substituted on a year for year basis.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are preferred, but not required. Preferred language skills are Somali/English.

• Effective written and verbal communications skills in English with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with individuals and groups; ability to speak, read and write in languages other than English is desirable.
• Exceptional customer service and/or community outreach skills with the ability to place a high priority on professional excellence; maintain a positive customer service attitude.
• Earnest desire to help others through kindness and compassion.
• Willingness and ability to acquire the skills necessary to provide quality direct service pertinent to the service site.
• Ability to complete basic computer and technology tasks, including word processing, email, internet, and texting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment exhibiting a strong work ethic and accountability in completing work with minimal supervision. Ability to develop trusting and respectful relationships and work effectively with children and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Conduct self in a respectful, professional and ethical manner.
• Respect the need for punctuality, good attendance and active participation at assigned site(s).

• May be required to consent to and pass required assessments.
• Consent to and pass criminal records background check.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle for regular travel between work sites, or possess another reliable mode of transportation.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

The salary for this position is $22.77 per hour. The complete salary range for this position is $21.66 - $23.87 hourly. Please note that residents working in these roles earning less than $781.50…