Child Care Resource and Referral Specialist - Bilingual Required

Community Action Organization • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

Are you passionate about the future of early childhood education? As a CCR&R Specialist, you will be the first point of contact for early educators across Washington County. You'll play a critical role in recruiting and retaining providers, managing professional development calendars, and ensuring that families have access to high-quality, licensed child care. Whether you are helping a new provider get licensed or coordinating a large-scale training event, your work directly supports the educators who care for our youngest community members.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A Step 3 on the Oregon Registry, or at least 1 year of experience in a licensed child care program.
• Professional-level fluency in both English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Intermediate computer literacy (MS Office Suite) and the ability to manipulate data and design reports within complex databases.
• Requires a valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance for a private vehicle, and access to reliable transportation.
• At least 3 years of experience in the field of childhood care and education.
• Must have achieved a Step 7.5 or higher on the Oregon Registry.
• Must be an OCCD-approved Community Trainer.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated understanding of systemic inequity and systemic racism within the education system.
• Prior enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry.
• Experience with software like Constant Contact, DocuSign, or FireSpring.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for educators, assisting with database enrollment (Find Child Care Oregon) and professional development registration.
• Monitor and update partner databases to ensure all provider qualifications and rate data (Market Price Survey) are current and accurate.
• Manage bilingual email communications via Constant Contact, update social media, and create promotional flyers/brochures.
• Support all aspects of training delivery, including registration, technical assistance for online/in-person sessions, and issuing certifications.
• Handle fiscal tasks like invoicing and purchase orders via DocuSign, and maintain an organized inventory of program supplies.
• Co-train and independently deliver high-quality Set 1 trainings aligned with the Oregon Registry.
• Lead the creation of quarterly newsletters and marketing materials in both English and Spanish.
• Work toward becoming an OCCD Master Trainer while mentoring other educators in the field.

Benefits

• Professional Growth: We actively support your professional development plan, including the path to becoming a Master Trainer.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
• Bilingual Pay Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees