Bilingual (Spanish) Early Learning Specialist

Position Responsibilities:

Direct Service 1. Visit with assigned program families (parent/caregiver(s) and their children, age 18 months to 4 years) in their homes twice a week for 30 minutes each visit. 2. Demonstrate reading, play, and verbal interaction techniques to facilitate parent-child interaction during visits. 3. Exhibit warmth, patience, and a non-judgmental attitude when interacting with program families, with a focus on relationship-building through active and empathic listening, validating experiences and concerns, and meeting families where they are during visits. 4. Regularly share information with families regarding child development and school readiness and provide suggestions to families on how to utilize program books and toys outside of home visits to support their child's growth. 5. Team with the Coordinator as they provide care coordination to assigned families, which may include sourcing and delivering material goods or wraparound funds, assisting with paperwork or assessments, coordinating with other providers, etc. 6. Be flexible in the home setting, respond to a variety of circumstances as they occur, and show good judgment in seeking support and guidance from the Coordinator and other staff when needed. 7. Enjoy working independently with a strong sense of responsibility regarding carrying out the required job duties on one's own. Administration 1. Complete a minimum of 16 hours of training delivered by the Program Coordinator prior to beginning home visits. 2. Maintain accurate records to monitor families' progress through each cycle of the program, including anecdotal home visit reports, spreadsheets tracking missed and completed visits, and child development and parent-child interaction assessments. 3. Attend and participate in individual meetings with the Program Coordinator, 2-hour weekly staff meetings, and group reflective supervision. 4. Demonstrate an interest in learning about the ParentChild+ program model and in being a life-long learner. 5. Keep all family information confidential except as required by law. Program Operations 1. Participate in community outreach opportunities to engage with and recruit future program participants. 2. Create and update guide sheets for the books and toys utilized in the program curriculum. 3. Provide regular feedback on the program curriculum and additional learning activities shared with program participants.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED Bilingual in Spanish (in addition to English) as determined by an ALTA verbal language test and within RISE's acceptable range Is knowledgeable about early childhood development Existing knowledge of Dane County communities or willingness to learn Possession of strong time management skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments, work independently and as a member of a team Ability to drive self and others via vehicle Daily access to a reliable vehicle, with valid drivers' license and insurance Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills Proficient computer skills, specifically in current versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, and willingness to learn new skills as needed or required Ability to pay attention to detail and a commitment to quality work

Pay:

$18.45 - $22.05 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person