Community Resource & Child Development Specialist - Vallejo Center

Job Description:

Title:

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

Family Engagement, Resource Navigation & Parent Leadership 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 Early Intervention & Developmental Screening & Family Support 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…