Time Commitment

Temporary/Contract position (40 hours per week) November 2022 – August 2023

Compensation

$22-24/hour depends on experience

Monthly cell-phone stipend, Mileage Stipend, Professional development opportunities

Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance

Reports To

Early Learning Program Manager

Mission

IRCCW mission is to promote community empowerment, leadership development, self- reliance, and health promotion for newcomers to achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence through direct assistance and capacity-building.

Background

IRCCWprovides culturally and linguistically competent social services to Iraqi refugees in Washington State. We work with refugees, from all walks of life, so that they can obtain self-sufficiency and make a successful transition to life in America. We use a specific approach surrounding the entire family with needed support, as our programs are specifically designed to work with the family from the root and up.

Primary Job Responsibilities

· Recruit, train, and equip Family Child Care Providers

· Have minimum of 2 visits per week: total 48 visits within 30 weeks

· Provide referrals to ongoing training, technical assistance, and coaching to improve FCC Provider’ early childhood education skills

· Provide educational books, toys, and learning resources for their child care facilities

· Provide access to case management, basic needs, and social supports for the families they serve

· Provide support in standardized developmental screenings and referrals to intervention as needed for children in FCC Provider’s care

· Convene socialization nights and put together activities and opportunities for peer learning for FCC providers

· Input data using Apricot system- provide weekly provider contacts and visits, and update provider level data

· Model reading and play for parents to help build relationships between providers and families

· Document development and progress of providers teacher-child interaction

· Show a commitment to professional development and engage in ongoing learning with meaningful activities leading to growth.

· Provide strong language models and many opportunities for children to develop language.

· Create and translate materials in the home language of the providers and the families they serve

· Attend trainings and meetings, and participate in any other duties assigned

· Additional home visits

Minimum Qualifications

· AA in ECE, human services or a similar field.

· A BA degree or equivalent in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Family Services or in a field related to early childhood education or human services is preferred.

· Relevant experience may be substituted for required education such as 1-3 years work experience in a comprehensive preschool program serving low-income families or prior home visiting experience or prior teaching experience. Or, a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities required.

· Bilingual in English and Arabic is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

· Demonstrated skills in organizing and implementing goal-directed family visits and documenting family responses and progress.

· Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, record keeping and oral and written
Knowledge and experience working with relocated refugee families who have experienced trauma and conflict

· Experience in interacting with children in home settings and/or in classrooms or learning groups

· Demonstrated knowledge of local community resources, programs, activities, and services that are available and accessible for low-income families with limited English proficiency

Requirements for Working with Families in the Program

· Completion of a Criminal History Background Check

· Proof of physical exam including a Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. If previous TB test was positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided

· Proof of CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is required or obtained within 60 days of hire and prior to contact with any children

· HIV/Aids and blood borne pathogen training is required within 60 days of hire and prior to any contact with children

· Obtain a Food Handler’s permit within 60 days of hire

Required for employment as a Early Learning Specialist

· Access to a private vehicle

· Vehicle Insurance

· Driver’s License- safe driving record

· Ability to lift to 40 pounds

· Basic skills or intermediate skills in MS Word or experience with entering information in forms

At the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in medical, dental, long-term health, and life insurance.

The Iraqi Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered without regard as to race, age, sex, color, education, creed, religion, disability, national origin, mental status, mental or physical handicap, sexual orientation, heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or expression of gender identify, or any other classification as dictated by law. The IRCCW encourages and gives preference to current and former Head Start parents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kent, WA 98030: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kent, WA 98030

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