Child Development Facilitator

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver • Denver, CO

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927, extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need through seven ministries: Marisol Services, Early Childhood Education, Shelter Services, Catholic Charities Housing, St. Raphael Counseling, Family, Kinship, and Senior Services; and Parish & Community Engagement. The organization values self-motivated and mission-driven individuals and is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. A Child Development Facilitator at Catholic Charities is responsible for implementing federal guidelines and performance standards, as well as state and local regulations, and monitoring compliance across all sites. This role ensures compliance with the IDEA, provides direct and administrative support to programs, and helps teams implement best educational practices to support students in achieving IEP/IFSP goals through direct instruction, modeling, and coaching. The facilitator also supports Positive Behavior Support planning, the agency’s Request for Observation (RFO) process, and ensures smooth transitions for children with disabilities between programs. Maintaining interagency agreements and providing feedback, consultation, and training for staff are also key aspects of the position.

Requirements

• Experience/knowledge in the field of child development.
• Ability to understand and convey to others the values and social teachings of the Catholic Church as they relate to the mission and work of Catholic Charities.
• Ability to work effectively within the framework of Catholic teachings.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate staff through application of Agency values.
• Intermediate knowledge of computers to input information, maintain client and program data, create and generate reports, and create communications.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
• Associate's degree in early childhood education (ECE), Special Education, or related field.
• Two to three years of experience supporting children with developmental delays; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Implements federal guidelines and performance standards as well as state and local regulations.
• Manages and/or monitors the compliance with same throughout all sites.
• Monitors assurance of compliance with the IDEA.
• Provides direct and administrative support across all program sites.
• Provides support for teams to implement best educational practices and support students in achieving IEP/IFSP goals through direct instruction, modeling, and coaching.
• Supporting Positive Behavior Support planning process in compliance with Federal, State, and CC ECE requirements.
• Supports the agency’s Request for Observation (RFO) process.
• Ensures smooth transitions in, out and between our programs for children with disabilities.
• Maintains interagency agreements with the local LEA, Child Find, Part C, and other agencies as appropriate.
• Observes and provides feedback, consultation, and training for staff when necessary.
• Attend and participate in agency collaborative planning meetings as necessary.
• Completes required paperwork including data collection and tracking implementation of interventions and progress.
• Attends meetings and training to keep current in the field and provides follow-up application in the classroom environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency information.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Uses creativity and innovation in program development and service delivery.

Benefits

• A robust training curriculum that will support our employees throughout their career. Training provided within the first year of employment includes: De-escalation & Safety; Mental Health First Aid; Substance Abuse & Mental Health; Human Trafficking; Trauma Informed Care; and many more.
• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
• Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees