Help Me Grow Program Specialist

This role is bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English. A test will be administered prior to employment.

This position may be eligible for an internal referral bonus and/or hiring bonus

As a Help Me Grow Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in providing intake services, resources, referrals, and support to children aged 0-5, their families, and early childhood providers. You’ll support CAPSLO’s mission by helping families raise healthy children that are equipped for success in school and life.

We would love to hear from someone who:

• Has a BA/BS degree in child development or a related field.
• Has at least 3 years of experience in early intervention or family support programs for young children.
• Has at least 1 year of experience using developmental screening tools for young children.
• Has experience in an administrative or management position in the social services or non-profit environment.
• Is bilingual/biliterate in Spanish.

As a Help Me Grow Specialist, you will:

• Conduct system intakes through various portals, including phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
• Research and connect families with the most appropriate resources.
• Provide support services related to child development and early screening and intervention.
• Coordinate care to ensure families receive seamless services.
• Educate parents and caregivers on the importance of routine developmental screenings.
• Administer assessments such as Ages and Stages Questionnaires.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with CAPSLO staff, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Advocate for individual clients and public policies that support children and families.
• Participate in the evaluation of referrals, services, and outcomes to identify gaps and barriers for continuous quality improvement.
• Attend weekly case conferences and monthly team meetings to ensure program fidelity.
• Attend trainings, conferences, workshops, and maintain required certifications.
• Ensure confidentiality in accordance with CAPSLO policies and all local, regional, state, and federal requirements.
• Network within and outside the agency to increase knowledge of resources and services that benefit clients.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must be able to relate well to all people of the community regardless of color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual  orientation, disability or socio-economic level.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. 
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Based on program, a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray may be required. 
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable job requirements and background requirements. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. 
• Upon hire, agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Agency staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work.

About us:

CAPSLO is a nonprofit agency that focuses on helping people and changing lives through serving over 26,000 persons across Central and Southern California, the majority of whom live in San Luis Obispo County. We are committed to eliminating poverty by empowering individuals and families to achieve economic self-sufficiency through a comprehensive array of community-based programs.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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