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Job Details Job Location Yakima - Growing Hope - Yakima, WA Position Type Full Time   Salary Range $22.50 - $27.50 Hourly Travel Percentage Up to 25% Description Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Wage: $22.50 to $27.50 Benefits * Medical/Dental * FSA * 403(b) Retirement * Additional Voluntary Benefits * Paid Holidays * Vacation/Sick Leave * Education Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Longevity awards Position Summary: The Early Learning Family Engagement Specialist supports the overall mission and vision of Catholic Charities and the Child Care Aware of Central Washington program. Primary duties include offering support services to the Child Care Aware Family Friend & Neighbor participants and community partners. Promotion and development of the Early Connections Play & Learn model, Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Program, Creative Kids Program, and any other family engagement contracts secured by Catholic Charities organization on behalf of early learning systems and families. This position will also serve as an advocate for caregivers in early learning programs and support access to relevant community services. Responsibilities: Specific Responsibilities of the Family Engagement Specialist may include, but not be limited to Work in collaboration with the Early Learning and Family Engagement team to create an equitable system of services and opportunity to families in Central Washington. Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with community partners and colleagues. Facilitate FFN groups as assigned with fidelity in collaboration and implementation of all current and future Play & Learn Groups. Collaborate on the Early Learning and Family Engagement team for design, development, and implementation of projects as assigned. Support development of play groups by consistent communication and exchange of knowledge, ideas and lessons learned with other facilitators in the program. Have access to an insured personal vehicle and cell phone for business related activities. Specific Responsibilities of the Preschool Educator duties include, but may not be limited to Conduct the enrollment for preschool service planning and implementation of Emergent Curriculum. Create and maintain a safe and healthy environment. Foster positive discipline and communication in the classroom. Conduct developmental screenings, share results with caregivers, facilitate connection to additional resources as needed. Provide family support to caregivers of the children. Curate child portfolios to show progress. Professional development/ Training Participate in professional development opportunities. Abide by Washington State law as a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect. Participate in Early Learning & Family Engagement staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, and other meetings as assigned. Participate in monthly supervisions with lead Family engagement specialist or Regional Family Engagement Manager. Represent Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington in the community as needed. Marketing Develop, plan and support communication of preschool program to increase community awareness and participation. Develop, plan and support communication of Family Friend & Neighbor activities to increase community awareness and participation. Data Management Maintain communication with caregivers through QUIQ, email, phone calls Maintain attendance and program development using ProCare or other electronic methods assigned. Maintain confidential records, complete data and inventory tracking using a variety of electronic systems, ensuring Quality Assurance Standards with