New American Child Care Navigator

JOB FUNCTION: Support New Americans in understanding and navigating the child care system, and develop and strengthen CAPLP Child Care Connection’s relationships with the New American communities in West Central Minnesota.
Build trusting relationships with New American caregivers.
Use strengths-based tools to support caregivers in their learning journey.
Promote children’s healthy physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development.
Connect caregivers to services and resources, and help them navigate the Legal Non-Licensed registration or Licensed Family Child Care process.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High school diploma or GED equivalent 1 year of practical experience working directly with young children in an early childhood setting Proficiency in at least one other language common to the local New American communities (i.
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, Somali, Swahili, or Arabic) Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, and prioritization skills Ability to work independently and within a flexible schedule.
Some evening and weekends may be required.
Must hold a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage if using own vehicle, and be able to arrange transportation to meet with clients and conduct business within the service delivery area.
Preferred Child Development Associate credential (CDA), or Associates degree or higher in child development, early childhood, family science, human-services, or related field Experience working with people with low incomes AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds but should never lift over 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate Agency Expectations: Embrace, advocate, and carry out the mission, vision and core values of the Agency and adhere to all Agency Policies and Procedures Familiarize and work toward the achievement of Agency-wide strategic plan goals, strategies and measures Acts as a role model within, as well as outside the Agency Provide friendly, responsive service to the public, community organizations and to those we serve With a respectful and positive attitude, work with low income individuals and families with diverse backgrounds Support, develop and maintain productive relationships required to carry out job activities Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management Maintain the security and confidentiality of all records and interpersonal interactions Work effectively and cooperatively with community partners and co-workers Participate in and/or lead Agency committees Embrace our commitment to DEI REPORTING TO THIS POSITION ARE: NONE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Develops and maintains relationships in the culturally diverse communities in West Central Minnesota.
Develops and maintains relationships with county child care licensors, cultural resource centers, Head Start, First Children’s Finance and other social service agencies working with culturally diverse populations.
Collaborates with New American community partner organizations to support caregivers in their communities.
Works with leaders in the New American community regarding the business of child care.
Works with CAPLP Child Care Connections staff to ensure that culturally diverse providers are aware of and able to participate in agency programs such as Child Care Assistance, SNAP, Parent Aware and other options.
Tracks activities and outreach to the child care community and others as needed.
Supports the child care licensing/business start-up process including family, friend and neighbor (FFN) care; legally non-licensed (LNL) child care; and licensed family child care (FCC) with those in the New American/culturally diverse communities.
Agency and Division Support Represent Agency in the communities we serve Compile and submit required reports and data Assist with other CCC Division projects as requested by supervisor Attend and participate in agency, community, and state meetings important to effective Agency operations Seek out additional training to enhance personal development Promote and enhance the integration of the full array of Agency services Availability to work designated Agency hours for your Division and position Commit to, embrace, and uphold the CAPLP Core Values Raise the Bar: We always strive for excellence and never settle for the status quo – Be your best self; Hold yourself and your team accountable; Always best practice Be Brave: We challenge ourselves to go further than before, endure obstacles and try new things – Think outside the box; Take risks; Say the hard things … be part of the solution Do the Right Thing: We have the strength of character to do the right thing even when it’s not easy – Lead by example; Be mission-driven; Be professional and ethical .
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even when no one is looking Care for Each Other: We respect, trust and care for ourselves, our customers and our teammates – Be kind; Assume the best; Take time to build relationships; Celebrate success Help People: We help people to help themselves and each other, focusing on those who need us the most – Show compassion; Embrace diversity; Go the extra mile