Community Resource Specialist-Spanish Bilingual

Bay Area Community Resources; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Fairfield First 5 Center seeks a Spanish bilingual Community Resource & Child Development Specialist to support families with young children through relationship-based, family-centered services.

You will lead parenting education, ASQ screenings, and connect families to housing, childcare, and public services, while collaborating with a small team to provide inclusive, culturally responsive early learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 3 years working with families and young children.
• At least 1 year of professional ASQ experience and early intervention exposure.
• Experience collaborating with community agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Triple P, provide parent education, and lead family-centered sessions.
• Conduct developmental screenings using ASQ and interpret results.
• Navigate community resources and public services for families in need.
• Support planning of hands-on playgroups and early learning activities.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

ASQ experience

Relationship-based support

Education

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

ASQ experience (1 year)

Tools

ASQ

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: The Spanish bilingual Community Resource & Child Development Specialist (CRS) at the Fairfield First 5 Center plays a key role in supporting children and families through relationship-based, family-centered services. A team of two CRSs will collaborate to provide parent education and leadership opportunities, developmental guidance, community resource navigation, and early learning experiences for families of diverse backgrounds with young children.

The CRS builds trusted relationships with families by creating welcoming spaces for connection, support, and shared problem-solving. Using a strengths-based approach, the CRS partners with families to explore goals, navigate challenges, and connect to community resources and public services such as housing, mental health support, childcare, and other family-serving systems.

Responsibilities also include facilitating the Triple P—Positive Parenting Program, conducting developmental screenings using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ), and providing guidance that helps families feel informed and empowered in their parenting journey.

Child development knowledge is brought to life through engaging, hands-on playgroups and early learning experiences that encourage children to explore, discover, and grow. Through reflective conversations and culturally responsive practice, the CRS helps families better understand their child’s cues, strengths, and development while fostering connection, empathy, and responsive caregiving.

This role emphasizes being a builder of community, a trusted source of support and reassurance, and a partner in family strengthening. With a commitment to cultural humility, collaboration, and inclusive practice, the Community Resource & Child Development Specialist helps foster a welcoming and enriching environment for children, families, staff, and community partners at the Fairfield First 5 Center.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $28-$29/hour
• Full Time 40 hours - Monday through Friday 8 am-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 in English and Spanish
• 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

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