Community Resource Specialist – Bilingual in Spanish

Job Description: Title: Community Resource Specialist - Bilingual Spanish -  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 Job Description The Community Resource Specialist (CRS) at the Vallejo First 5 Center plays a key role in supporting children and families through relationship-based, family-centered services. Two CRSs will collaborate to provide parent education and leadership opportunities, developmental guidance, community resource navigation, and early learning experiences for families 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.  In this role, you are 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 Vallejo First 5 Center. Who You Are 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…