Early Learning and Family Support Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Wenatchee - Wenatchee, WA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Associate Degree, Salary Range: $22.50 - $27.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, The Early Learning and Family Support Specialist provides supports to all family engagement initiatives, ensures all deliverables are met and acts as an advocate for caregivers in early learning settings for Catholic Charities. 

Responsibilities:

Family Engagement and Support 

Collaborate with the Early Learning and Family Engagement teams to promote equitable access to services and opportunities for families in Central Washington.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and colleagues.
Facilitate Play & Learn groups with fidelity at identified sites across Central Washington.
Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of team projects and initiatives. 
Contribute to assigned early learning classrooms in the identified preschool settings.
Recruit families to participate in early learning programs and plan for family nights. 
Support playgroup development through ongoing communication and shared learning with fellow facilitators.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all activities

Professional Development and Collaboration

Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities. 
Participate in staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, regular supervisions, and other meetings as assigned.
Represent Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington in the community as directed.

Perform other duties as required
Qualifications: Job Requirements: 

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position.  Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

Associate degree in psychology, early childhood education, social services, or related field required. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Experience

2 years’ experience working with parents and young children required
With associate degree, 5 years’ experience working with parents and young children preferred.

Special Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
Ability to work independently and self-motivate, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively
Have access to reliable transportation to use for work purposes as this position requires frequent travel and work is primarily off-site. 
Knowledge of child development
Be available to work evenings and weekends as requested
Knowledge of community resources.
Demonstrated reflective practice skills with the ability to give and receive feedback
Value all people, their family culture, heritage, language and beliefs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

Licensure, Registration, Certification

First Aid/CPR certification required
Food Handlers Card required 
30-hour Child Care Basic training 
Portable Background Check and professional profile in MERIT
Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider 

Employment is conditional upon:

Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Wage Range: $22.50 - $27.50, depending on education and experience

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Friday; 8:30am to 2:00pm = (20 hours wk)

Benefits:

Sick leave accrues at 1 hour of leave for every 40 hours worked
Employees can contribute to 403(b) retirement plan
Eligibility for medical insurance if working 30+ hours per week, on average