Community Resource & Child Development Specialist - Vallejo First 5 Center

Bay Area Community Resources; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

The Vallejo First 5 Center, a program of Bay Area Community Resources, seeks a Community Resource & Child Development Specialist in Vallejo. This full-time role supports families with young children, provides ASQ screenings, connects families to services, and leads parent leadership activities.

You will collaborate with community partners, train staff on ASQ procedures, and facilitate playgroups while working occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with young children and their families.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in early intervention using the ASQ.

Responsibilities

• Engage families to identify strengths, goals, and areas of support.
• Connect families to community resources and public services through information-sharing, referrals, advocacy, enrollment assistance, and system navigation.
• Support parent leadership initiatives, including organizing Parent Advisory Committee meetings and incorporating family feedback into Center programming.
• Conduct ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE developmental screenings with children and families.
• Lead engaging developmental playgroups and hands-on learning experiences that support children’s growth and exploration.

Skills

ASQ experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Collaboration with community agencies

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a related field

+3 years of experience with young children

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Description: Title:

Community Resource & Child Development Specialist - Vallejo First 5 Center

Benefits

• Pay rate: $28-$29/hour
• Full Time 40 hours - Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (some evenings and weekends required)
• Agency and Federal Holiday pay
• Employee assistance program
• dental
• vision
• wellness program
• life insurance
• flexible spending account
• commuter benefits
• wellness package Medical insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in child development, early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a related field
• + 3 years of experience working with young children and their families
• At least 1 year of professional experience in early intervention using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
• Experience collaborating with community agencies, multidisciplinary teams and family-serving systems
• Preferred: Experience facilitating developmental playgroups, parent education workshops, or other family-centered early childhood programming

Knowledge and Skills

Understanding of early childhood development, social-emotional development, attachment, bonding, trauma-informed care, and early childhood mental health

Knowledge of the challenges impacting families experiencing poverty and ability to support families using a reflective, relationship-based, and strengths-based approach

Familiarity with community resources and public benefit systems, including housing, childcare, healthcare, mental health, nutrition supports, and family services

Ability to facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate activities and parent-child experiences

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and adapt to changing program needs

Communication and Relationship Building

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build trusting relationships with children, caregivers, colleagues, and community partners from diverse backgrounds while helping families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and supported

For bilingual positions: proficiency in verbal and written communication in English and Spanish

Professional Qualities

Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and manage responsibilities with flexibility and professionalism

Organized and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond to changing program and family needs

Commitment to community-centered work and supporting families with empathy, respect, and cultural humility

Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends

Technical Skills and Physical Requirements

Basic knowledge of modern office technology and software

Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds as part of classroom and program setup

What you’ll do

Family Engagement, Resource Navigation & Parent Leadership Build relationships with families to identify strengths, goals, and areas of support Connect families to community resources and public services through information-sharing, referrals, advocacy, enrollment assistance, and system navigation Support parent leadership initiatives, including organizing Parent Advisory Committee meetings and incorporating family feedback into Center programming Engage caregivers in meaningful conversations about child development, parenting, and family well-being while offering guidance, encouragement, and resources Early Intervention & Developmental Screening & Family Support Conduct ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE developmental screenings with children and families Review screening results, monitor developmental progress, and support families in accessing appropriate early intervention and community resources Discuss caregiver questions and concerns using a supportive, strengths-based approach Maintain accurate, confidential screening records and progress reports Coordinate ASQ appointments and support screening implementation across the Center Train and coach staff on ASQ screening procedures and support occasional ASQ-focused events Parent Education, Playgroups & Program Facilitation Facilitate the Triple P—Positive Parenting Program, including workshops and one‑on‑one parent coaching (training provided) Lead engaging developmental playgroups and hands‑on learning experiences that support children’s growth and exploration Create welcoming, enriching, and developmentally appropriate environments for children ages 0–5 years to learn through play Engage caregivers in meaningful conversations about child development, offering guidance, encouragement, and resources Collaboration, Operations & Community Partnership Collaborate with colleagues to provide integrated, family-centered services and support Center leadership and operations in the Director’s absence alongside partner CRS Build relationships with service providers and participate in community outreach and partnership activities Maintain records, collect data, prepare reports, and utilize the Center’s data systems Participate in professional development, trainings-including Ages and Stages developmental screenings, and Community Health Worker (CHW) certification in alignment with CalAIM requirements Support Center operations and shared team responsibilities, including administrative support, front desk coverage, childcare support, Spanish interpretation for bilingual position, Diaper Bank support (if current), and maintaining a clean, organized, and program‑ready environment

Who We Are

The Vallejo First 5 Center, a program of Bay Area Community Resources, has been a program serving Solano County for over 6 years. Funded by First 5 Solano and operated by Bay Area Community Resources, the Center offers free programs that help parents/caregivers nurture and support their young children so they grow up healthy, happy, and positioned for success. The program focuses on parent education, early learning opportunities, family literacy, and community resources. Classes are for children ages 0-5 years of age and their parents/caregivers to participate in together, in a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Local community partners are also stationed within the center on a rotational basis so our families gain access to services they need onsite.

About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status. Visit our website at www.bacr.org. Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.

Why Join BACR?

Are you extraordinary? We put people at the center of everything we do. With a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions and life experiences we hire individuals within the community who are passionate about making a difference. When you join BACR, you join a team with leaders, doers, and big thinkers, who are committed to giving back to their community. Our culture is one that encourages, supports and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, where there are opportunities for all, everyone feels like they belong, and different perspectives are valued. No matter what your experience is - you CAN make a difference! Thank you for your interest in a career at BACR! BACR staff make a lasting impact across California, serving tens of thousands of children, youth and families every day. BACR staff continue to create meaningful change in every community we serve. We continually witness the strength and resilience of the individuals and families we serve who are often those most adversely impacted by systemic racism, poverty and inequitable access to resources and opportunities. BACR has remained steadfast to our mission: We work in the heart of our communities to foster generational change. We are grateful for the opportunity to support communities throughout the Bay Area, promoting resilience, health and justice and to our dedicated staff who serve those communities with compassion, passion, creativity and talent.

Core Values

• Compassion – We approach all we do with a caring heart and a people-centered mindset.
• Curiosity – We challenge ourselves to learn, stretch, grow, and innovate.
• Humility – We acknowledge our own limits and actively appreciate others’ perspectives and lived experiences.
• Integrity – We value and respect the trust given to us by our communities.
• Joy – We lead with gratitude, sprinkle in humor, and lift each other’s spirits.