Child Development Specialist Ii

Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC.
CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!
You could play a key role supporting the Resource & Referral division!
Hourly Pay Rate: $23.76 per hour
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Within a team environment, this position will perform the following responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of virtual and in-person Engagement activities; prepare & implement activities, such as story time; support other ongoing Engagement programs. (60%)

• Collaborate with other team members on planning and implementing trainings/workshops & conferences for parents and other community members throughout the year. (15%)
• Work collaboratively as a team member within the Resource and Referral Division area and other Agency Divisions (i.e., serving on committees; representing the Agency at community outreach events and activities, including resource fairs, meetings, and all agency-sponsored events; and providing support to other programs within the department). (15%)
• Build connections with and maintain resources within the community. (5%)
• Maintain and ensure data integrity and accuracy for required databases. (5%)

Minimum Required

• Education: Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent college semester units in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field such as Human Development OR equivalent experience or any combination of education and experience, which would enable the candidate to successful perform the functions of the position.
• Experience:
  
  • Two years of relevant experience working with families and/or in Child Development.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of Child Development and Developmentally Appropriate Practices, community resources and Strengthening Families Framework Protective Factors. Experience implementing family engagement programs with a strength-based approach.
  • Familiarity with childcare provider population.
• Professional/Technical Certifications: Hold or ability to obtain or qualify for CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days from date of hire.

• Bilingual Peferred:
• Ability to converse, write and/or translate in English and Spanish

• Travel: This position will require 15% of travel. It will consist of local travel for family engagement activities in the community one-two times per week. Travel between offices for meetings, trainings and CCRC sponsored events may occur four-six times per year. Overnight travel may be required to attend conferences in California one-two times per year. May use CCRC company vehicles, when available or personal vehicle and will be subject to Driver Management Policy requirements (i.e., valid California Driver’s License, automobile insurance and a clean driving record required).

• Work Schedule: Full time position, 40 hours per week. This position will require the ability to work a non-traditional work schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Work environment: This position’s work environment will consist of remote work and locations throughout CCRC’s service area.
• Background & Health Clearance Requirements: R&R


• Criminal Records (e.g. Live Scan Fingerprinting), Child Abuse Index Check, Sexual Offender Registry, Health and Tuberculosis (TB) test clearances required.
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Agency policy requires that all CCRC employees are fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

To view the full job description, click here: Child Development Specialist II
At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)