Help Me Grow Bilingual Community Coordinator (location: Murray, UT)

Program Description: As an initiative of United Way of Utah County, Help Me Grow Utah is a free statewide family information helpline designed to promote optimal development during pregnancy and early childhood.

Help Me Grow Utah works closely with the new Utah Integrated Developmental Screening project, Celebrate the Stages, to expand the number of families completing developmental screenings through providers in the community. We work to coordinate across systems to share data on developmental screenings and provide stronger follow-up for families to support their child's development.

Position Description: As a key part of the new team for this Celebrate the Stages Developmental Screening Project, you will be engaged in the planning and implementation of a system that will change the trajectory of children and families in Utah. You will be garnering support from many sectors to educate and encourage developmental promotion and screening and linkage to services, supporting children at a very young age in their development. You will be involved in the sharing of data that will encourage communities to support early childhood.  You'll be working alongside our Help Me Grow Utah team and the Project Manager from the Office of Childcare, to conduct outreach to families, physicians, and community providers; offer trainings; and educate families to advocate for their child's developmental well-being. To support this exciting new system, the Developmental Screening Community Coordinator will be responsible for (1) developing a strategic plan on how best to expand and support developmental screening across the state, (2) formally evaluating the effectiveness of outreach activities over time, (3) building sustainable partnerships with other early childhood partners, and (4) helping families support their child's development.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficient English and Spanish verbal and written skills required
• Bachelor's degree in social work, early childhood, health promotion, or related field with one year of experience
• Community outreach, child development, systems building, or nonprofit experience
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Valid Utah Driver's License
• Access to a personal vehicle for use during work hours (mileage reimbursable)
• Willingness to travel around the state periodically to build partnerships and conduct training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new software applications and databases

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess a passion for supporting families and promoting the healthy development of children. They will possess superior interpersonal skills and must feel comfortable approaching, interacting, and teaming with childcare providers and the families they serve, community leaders, and healthcare providers. The candidate should carry themselves with a great degree of professionalism and feel comfortable public speaking in front of both small and large audiences. Additionally, they will be a self-starter who is hard-working and able to work with the flexibility of a new system. Child development knowledge is highly desired.

Work Schedule: Position is based in Murray, UT.  Typically Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM -- 5:00 PM. Some early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays required for community events and meetings. The Developmental Screening Community Coordinator reports to the HMGU Outreach Assistant Manager.

Physical Activity: In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, walking, standing, listening, speaking, writing, and operating a personal computer.  Frequently, he/she will be required to dri ve an automobile to attend meetings or events within the community.  Occasionally, he/she is expected to lift and carry office records and supplies up to 15 lbs. Reasonable ac ommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties of the job.

Applications accepted until position is filled.