Community Resource & Child Development Specialist - Vallejo Center

Community Resource & Child Development Specialist
- Vallejo First 5 Center

Pay rate: $28-$29/hour

Full Time 40 hours
- Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (some evenings and weekends required)

Agency and Federal Holiday pay

Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, wellness package

Medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

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

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

Preferred:
Experience facilitating developmental playgroups, parent education workshops, or other family-centered early childhood programming

Understanding of early childhood development, social-emotional development, attachment, bonding, trauma-informed care, and early childhood mental health

Knowledge of the challenges impacting families experiencing poverty and ability to support families using a reflective, relationship-based, and strengths-based approach

Familiarity with community resources and public benefit systems, including housing, childcare, healthcare, mental health, nutrition supports, and family services

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

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build trusting relationships with children, caregivers, colleagues, and community partners from diverse backgrounds while helping families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and supported

For bilingual positions: proficiency in verbal and written communication in English and Spanish

Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and manage responsibilities with flexibility and professionalism

Organized and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing program and family needs

Commitment to community-centered work and supporting families with empathy, respect, and cultural humility

Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends

Basic knowledge of modern office technology and software

Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds as part of classroom and program setup

Build relationships with families to identify strengths, goals, and areas of support

Connect families to community resources and public services through information-sharing, referrals, advocacy, enrollment assistance, and system navigation

Support parent leadership initiatives, including organizing Parent Advisory Committee meetings and incorporating family feedback into Center programming

Engage caregivers in meaningful conversations about child development, parenting, and family well-being while offering guidance, encouragement, and resources

Conduct ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE developmental screenings with children and families

Review screening results, monitor developmental progress, and support families in accessing appropriate early intervention and community resources

Discuss caregiver questions and concerns using a supportive, strengths-based approach

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

Facilitate the Triple P—Positive Parenting Program, including workshops and one-on-one parent coaching (training provided)

Lead engaging developmental playgroups and hands-on learning experiences that support children's growth and exploration

Create welcoming, enriching, and developmentally appropriate environments for children ages 0–5 years to learn through play

Engage caregivers in meaningful conversations about child development, offering guidance, encouragement, and resources

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

Maintain records, collect data, prepare reports, and utilize the Center's data systems

Participate in professional development, trainings-including Ages and Stages developmental screenings, and Community Health Worker (CHW) certification in alignment with CalAIM…