TITLE: Judy Center Multi-Lingual Family Support

           Part Time / Hourly Position

QUALIFICATION:

• Preferred AA/Bachelor - In Education/Early Childhood Education (ECE)/ Social Work, or related field
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English and Spanish.
• Possesses experience in working with young children, social work, or a related field.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Experience and effective management in coordinating services and collaborating with multiple agencies/service providers.
• Demonstrates ability to relate positively to colleagues, children, and families to establish and maintain trusting relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and make non-judgmental decisions, in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures.
• Ability to work nonstandard hours as required by program objectives and schedules including evenings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonalities, including value systems and behavioral norms.
• Experience in working with culturally diverse communities and families with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate.

REPORTS TO: Judy Center Coordinator and Early Learning Supervisor

JOB GOAL: The role of The Judy Center Multilingual Family Support, a grant-funded position, is crucial in providing culturally and linguistically appropriate support to children aged 0-5 and their families. The facilitator will work alongside The Site Coordinator and Family Service Coordinator to implement and maintain family-centered case management for families at the Judy Center. The facilitator will work closely with families from diverse backgrounds to ensure that children receive the resources, education, and support they need to thrive during their early years, specifically for families whose home language is Spanish. The facilitator will support in implementing, monitoring, and hosting early childhood programs and services for children and families served by the Judy Center to address the 5 Component Standards of the Maryland State Department of Education Judy Centers. The facilitator will work with families to establish goals and partner with community agencies to achieve these goals. This position is responsible for identifying and recruiting young children and their families to use services available to enhance school readiness.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Offers translation and interpretation services in Spanish to ensure clear communication between families & service providers, during Judy Center playgroups, home visits, and community outreach.
• Assists to develop and distribute multilingual educational materials, including newsletters, flyers, and handouts, tailored to the needs of families.
• Participates in recruitment, enrollment, and maintaining data on families who enroll in the Judy Center. 
• Attends and participates in scheduled meetings when appropriate
• Assists with developing and facilitating parent-child activities/playgroups that align with readiness expectations.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and families as is expected of teachers.
• Plans and implements research/evidence-based playgroups for families with children birth through age 4, with the Judy Center Staff
• Become familiar with the 5 Component Standards and how this relates to a high-quality Judy Center.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Non-exempt position. PART-TIME employment of approximately 10-12 hours per week at the school of the Judy Center Site. This position includes travel to homes, schools, and offices throughout the system and state-wide. GRANT FUNDED position to be renewed annually, if funding is available, with the possibility of becoming a full-time position.