Early Learning Community Safety Liaison

Wu Yee Children’s Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start. Every day we partner with parents, as well as countless individuals and organizations across San Francisco, to provide a network that strengthens and connects a diverse, resilient community around our children. The Early Learning Community Liaison supports safe, welcoming, and responsive early learning environments by connecting children, families, early learning programs, and community resources.

Using a trauma-responsive and relationship-based approach, this role supports facility and neighborhood safety, emergency preparedness, crisis prevention and de-escalation, family engagement, and community partnerships. The Early Learning Community Liaison also connects families to essential services and supports overdose response preparedness, including Narcan administration, to help ensure programs remain safe, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.

San Francisco Ca Req #

English & Spanish

• Community Safety & Neighborhood Engagement
• Monitor neighborhood conditions that may impact children, families, and staff, including homelessness, substance use, mental health crises, public safety concerns, and environmental hazards.
• Build relationships with community organizations, outreach teams, public health agencies, and local partners to promote safe and accessible early learning environments.

• Conduct routine site safety assessments, identify facility-related concerns, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to address maintenance, environmental, and safety issues.
• Support licensing compliance and emergency preparedness efforts across program locations.

• Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific emergency plans, conduct safety drills, maintain emergency supplies, and provide support during emergencies to ensure the safety and well-being of children, families, and staff.

• Utilize trauma-responsive de-escalation strategies to support staff, families, and community members experiencing crisis situations.
• Assess situations and coordinate with emergency responders, mobile crisis teams, or community-based service providers when appropriate.

• Maintain training in overdose recognition and response, including Narcan administration, and support implementation of agency protocols related to overdose prevention, emergency response, and community health and safety.

• Maintain accurate records of safety concerns, incidents, referrals, and community activities.

• Identify emerging community needs and collaborate with internal and external partners to develop solutions that support children, families, and program operations.

• Address barriers that impact family access to services and early learning programs, including transportation, neighborhood safety concerns, and resource navigation.

• High school education
• The ability to get 12 ECE units within one (1) year of employment

• Experience working in early childhood education, family support, community engagement, or a related field.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to effectively communicate with staff and clients.
• Knowledge of trauma-responsive practices, de-escalation techniques, emergency preparedness, and community safety.
• Knowledge of community resources and support systems serving children and families.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in…