¿Habla español, le gusta conectar con la comunidad y le interesa el bienestar de los niños ? ¿Le gustaría apoyar a proveedores de cuidado infantil en las comunidades del centro oeste de Minnesota? Si es así ¡tenemos una oportunidad de trabajo para usted!
Do you speak Spanish, enjoy connecting with the community, and care about the well-being of children? Would you like to support child care providers in communities across west-central Minnesota? If so, we have a job opportunity for you!
We encourage applications from applicants of all cultural backgrounds, regardless of where experience, credits or degree were attained.
JOB FUNCTION:
Build trusting relationships with Latinx and New American Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) caregivers and those who support them. Use strengths-based tools to support caregivers in their learning journey. Promote children’s healthy physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development. Connect FFN caregivers to services and resources, and help them navigate the Legal Non-Licensed registration process to receive subsidy payments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
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One of the following
- High school diploma or GED equivalent and experience in the early childhood field
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CDA Credential
- Bilingual or multilingual
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Practical experience working with families and/or children
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Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance
Preferred
- Associates degree or higher in child development, early childhood, family science, human services, or related field
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Knowledge of or experience in early childhood education
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Experience with community engagement and/or outreach
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Experience working with people with low incomes
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS:
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds but should never lift over 50 pounds
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Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:
1) Embrace, advocate, and carry out the mission, vision, and core values of the Agency and adhere to all Agency Policies and Procedures
2) Familiarize and work toward the achievement of Agency-wide strategic plan goals, strategies, and measures.
3) Acts as a role model within, as well as outside the Agency
4) Provide friendly, responsive service to the public, community organizations, and to those we serve
5) With a respectful and positive attitude, work with low-income individuals and families with diverse backgrounds
6) Support, develop, and maintain productive relationships required to carry out job activities
7) Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management
8) Maintain the security and confidentiality of all records and interpersonal interactions
9) Work effectively and cooperatively with community partners and co-workers
10) Participate in and/or lead Agency committees
11) Embody our commitment to embracing perspectives
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Implement Program Activities
a) Recruit, engage, and support Latinx and New American FFN caregivers through home visits, caregiver support groups, training opportunities, and community events
b) Plan and coordinate culturally and linguistically appropriate training opportunities in participants’ preferred languages
c) Educate and assist caregivers who wish to become registered Legal Non-Licensed (LNL) child care providers
d) Connect FFN caregivers and families they serve to community resources and support programs, including Child Care Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants & Children (WIC), Head Start, Medical Assistance, housing and energy assistance, and other available services
e) Conduct annual and ongoing community needs assessments to ensure programs and resources are relevant, accessible, and responsive to local needs
f) Work collaboratively with agency staff and community partners to promote equitable access to early childhood, family support, and community resources
Data and Documentation
a) Track and document all aspects of client support using established reporting systems
b) Collect, track, and report program data and performance measures in accordance with MN Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) requirements and as outlined in the FFN project workplan
c) Prepare reports as required by CAPLP, CCC, and DCYF
Community Outreach
a) Collaborate with community partners to identify and respond to the needs FFN caregivers through culturally responsive outreach and services
b) Seek out and attend outreach events to bring awareness of the FFN program and identify new partners and collaborations
c) Partner with CAPLP’s Family Resource Center program to participate in outreach events
d) Share FFN program information with local businesses and community organizations
e) Attend a minimum of two outreach events per calendar year
Culture and Relationships
a) Develop and maintain trusted relationships with Latinx and New American communities in the service area of MN Region 4 (Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, & Wilkin Counties)
b) Build and strengthen partnerships with cultural organizations, schools, Head Start, First Children’s Finance, county child care licensors, Community Action agencies, and other community partners serving diverse populations
c) Collaborate with community partners to identify and respond to the needs of FFN caregivers
Agency and Division Support
a) Represent Agency in communities we serve
b) Align and build on efforts to achieve a shared vision and common goals in serving people
c) Assist with Agency projects as requested
d) Attend and participate in agency, community and state meetings as requested
e) Participate in agency provided trainings and seek out additional training to enhance professional development
f) Assist with onboarding and training of Agency team members as requested
g) Compile and submit required documentation
h) Availability to work designated Agency hours for your Division and position
Commit to, embrace, and uphold the CAPLP Core Values
1) Raise the Bar:
We always strive for excellence and never settle for the status quo
Be your best self; Hold yourself and your team accountable; Always best practice
2) Be Brave:
We challenge ourselves to go further than before, endure obstacles and try new things
Think outside the box; Take risks; Say the hard things; Be part of the solution
3) Do the Right Thing:
We have the strength of character to do the right thing even when it’s not easy
Lead by example; Be mission-driven; Be professional and ethical, even when no one is looking
4) Care for Each Other:
We respect, trust and care for ourselves, our customers and our teammates
Be kind; Assume the best; Take time to build relationships; Celebrate success
5) Help People:
We help people to help themselves and each other, focusing on those who need us most
Show compassion; Embrace perspectives; Go the extra mile
The agency provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex spending plan, HSA, life, short-term and long-term disability, 403(b) Retirement/Thrift Plan with agency contribution, generous paid time off that includes ESST, 12 paid holidays, and a flexible work environment.
