Help Me Grow Specialist

The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volus • Daytona Beach, FL

9d • $20

About The Position

The Help Me Grow Specialist is responsible for promoting the optimal developmental health of all children through community outreach and the facilitation of developmental screenings. This position actively participates in community events, engages with child care programs, and collaborates with community partners to raise awareness of Help Me Grow and improve access to screening services. The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills to effectively support children, families, and community partners.

Requirements

• Competent skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Task/Judgment – Perform most tasks with limited supervision.
• Independence/Expertise – Use independent thought for deviation from guidelines.
• Service/Initiative – Occasional implementation of programs and procedures.
• An associate degree in early childhood education, child development or related field from an accredited university/college.
• Minimum two years of experience working with children in an educational, child care, social services or related setting.
• Must have reliable transportation, minimum insurance coverage, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.
• Will need a reliable mobile phone service for technology compliance requirements (i.e. multifactor authentication).

Nice To Haves

• Training and implementation of trauma-informed care, and strengthening families approaches.
• Experience with guiding use of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)

Responsibilities

• Review and assess developmental health screening results.
• Discuss results with caregivers and offer activities to further develop skills.
• Escalate specified screening results to identified staff for exploration of additional support for the child.
• Provide support and technical assistance to HMG program participants.
• Document activities related to developmental screenings, follow up activities and outreach events in identified data system.
• Expand awareness of the HMG program through education and promotion of program to families, child care programs and community partners.
• See also All Staff Support Tasks .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree