Trying Together’s mission is to support high-quality care and education for young children.

Trying Together is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that supports the work of early childhood by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the adults who interact with them. A fast-paced organization, Trying Together looks for dedicated and passionate staff who bring positivity to their work and a solution-oriented sensibility.

Trying Together encourages its team, partners, and communities to interact compassionately and honor the range of cultures, ideas, and identities that root each person. Young children develop and learn by example; this means that children whose early learning environments reflect just actions, equitable opportunities, diverse representation, and inclusive approaches experience healthier interactions and build relationships that enable them to thrive.

Trying Together is an equal-opportunity employer. Trying Together does not discriminate and encourages qualified candidates of any gender, race, class, sexual orientation, faith, disability, or age to apply. All candidates will be evaluated on a merit basis.

Current Openings

• • Administrative Assistant
  • Assistant Director of Development
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Career Advisor Strategist
  • Early Childhood Project Manager
  • Early Head Start Coach
  • ELRC Quality Coach
  • Family Development Specialist

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Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant for The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center will perform technical administrative work, including a variety of administrative assignments. This position provides direct support to the Hub & Family Center located at 7219 Kelly Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208.

This position will work closely with the Operations Manager to oversee facility and operational functions at the Hub & Family Center and will report to the Director of The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center.

Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors.
• Receive and process mail.
• Order office and facility supplies.
• Maintain Google Calendar.
• Schedule meetings, including set-up and catering.
• Photocopying and scanning.
• Filing and organizing.
• Assist with office maintenance scheduling and coordination.
• Assist staff with projects as needed.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with community partner organizations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Promote and support the vision, mission, and goals of Trying Together. To learn more, visit www.tryingtogether.org.
• Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society.
• Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measure project performance, and support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services.

Qualifications:

• Adherence to the NAEYC Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Competency with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Internet research.
• High level of organization skills.
• Effective written communications.
• Proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work within deadlines.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• High School graduate. Some college experience is preferred.

Required Clearances:

• Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
• Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance.
• Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance.
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

Required Training:

• Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement).
• NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement).
• PQAS Professional Development Instructor Certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move 10 – 20 pounds.
• Personal transportation is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process.
• Full-time, hourly/non-exempt position. Some flexibility is required, including weekend and evening hours as needed for events.

Interested Applicants:

Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled.

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Assistant Director of Development

The Assistant Director of Development will be responsible for implementing specific plans and strategies to build relationships with and solicit support from individual, major, planned, and corporate donors. They will research and identify potential donors, develop strategies to solicit support, and provide ongoing stewardship aimed at retention. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, developing a corporate benefits package, soliciting corporate support including sponsorship/underwriting and EITC, and relationship building with individual major and planned giving prospects and donors, including monthly/recurring donors. The Assistant Director will utilize NeonCRM to track and plan relationship-building strategy steps with donors and funders. With the support of the Grants Manager, they will monitor, track, and report fundraising results. This position reports directly to the Director of Community Relations.

Responsibilities:

• Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society by actively participating in professional growth opportunities. 
• Actively work with peers to create a culture of belonging at Trying Together. 
• Willingness to disrupt practices that do not honor children’s, families’, educators’, and colleagues’ humanity. 
• With the Director of Community Relations, prepare and manage an annual plan for private philanthropy at Trying Together, with specific strategies to meet the financial goals identified in the annual budgeting process and strategic plan. 
• As part of the annual plan, manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, both individuals and corporations. Enter reports of all contacts and gifts in the NeonCRM donor database in a timely fashion.
• Work with the board and staff to identify the potential individual and corporate major gift prospects. Develop and implement strategies to identify and acquire new individual donors at all gift levels.
• Conduct monthly major gift portfolio review and strategic planning meetings, schedule meetings, prepare agendas,  and ensure necessary data is available for discussion. Support the Executive Director and Director of Community Relations with the management of their portfolios.
• Develop specific strategies for solicitation and stewardship of corporate support for Trying Together, including sponsorship opportunities and EITC. Develop and execute strategies to secure corporate sponsorship, work with the Director of Community Relations and other leadership staff to identify sponsorship opportunities, identify potential sponsors and develop sponsorship benefits. Manage the solicitation and acknowledgment process. Identify prospects for EITC gifts and develop and manage solicitation and acknowledgment process. 
• Work with leadership staff to maintain and prioritize a list of fundable projects that will enable the solicitation of major gifts from individuals and corporations “with purpose.”
• Work with the Assistant Director of Communications in developing and implementing various forms of solicitation for entry– and mid-level gifts as well as recurring/monthly gifts including mail, email, social media, and events. Oversee progress, timelines, and goals (as related to the annual fundraising plan) for each solicitation strategy and overall giving.
• Work closely with the Assistant Director of Communications to develop and implement a communications/marketing plan focused on donor acquisition, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship, including donor recognition opportunities. Specific focus on communications strategies aimed at converting child care professionals/clients to donors.
• Plan and manage events for donor cultivation and stewardship, including community awareness-building events organized and implemented by the Development Committee/Board of Directors.
• Develop surveys to gather feedback related to fundraising from donors, prospective donors, and clients/child care professionals, and manage data gathering and analysis with support from the Grants Manager.
• Work with the Grants Manager to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of all data related to donors, prospective donors, funders, gifts, contacts, and relationship building. 
• Work collaboratively across departments within Trying Together to meet the mission and accomplish the work. 
• Participate in initial and ongoing professional development for the purposes of continuous learning and expanding one’s professional knowledge base. 
• Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measure project performance, and support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of fundraising/development experience with an understanding of donor identification, relationship-building, and solicitation of gifts from individuals and/or corporations.
• Bachelor’s degree in education/human development, social work, nonprofit administration, communications, or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with donor database systems; NeonCRM a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, creative, strategic, organizational, and personal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in an efficient manner.
• Enthusiasm for professional growth and the ability to self-start.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Knowledge, interest, or experience in advocacy, community engagement, nonprofits, and/or the early care and education field is helpful.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• Some overnight and statewide travel is required.

Required Clearances: 

• Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
• Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance.
• Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance.
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

Required Training:

• Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement).
• NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement).
• PQAS Professional Development Instructor Certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment).

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process.

Interested Applicants:

Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled.

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Career Advisor Strategist

An early childhood educator’s responsibility is to care for and promote the learning, development, and well-being of young children. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Career Advisor Strategist is responsible for supporting educators in southwestern Pennsylvania at various stages of their career. The ECE Career Advisor Strategist will assist individuals with academic guidance and career supports, including job search skills and providing additional resources as needed. The ECE Career Advisor Strategist is a member of the Quality Initiatives Team, will report to the Associate Executive Director, and should be available to work evenings and weekends to support early childhood educators.

Responsibilities:

• • Guide the career advancement of early childhood educators (supported by the PA ECE Career Pathways framework) and support them from entry level to mastery to develop an individualized career advancement plan.
  • Guide early childhood educators to enroll in a credentialing program that meets the educator’s individual career needs.
  • Collaborate in the implementation, coordination, and delivery of career development services, including career exploration, teacher certification, test preparation, academic advising, and job searching.
  • Explore and provide additional resources to educators such as technology, transportation, adult literacy, etc. as needed to achieve an educator’s career goals.
  • Cultivate relationships with ECE departments at institutes of higher education to learn about ECE specific coursework and to guide educators to meet career goals.
  • Meet individually and in small groups with current and aspiring early childhood professionals in support of developing and meeting their career goals.
  • Make presentations to early learning program directors/owners and community groups about early childhood education career development periodically and as requested.
  • Track and maintain data on interactions and outcomes.
  • Create quarterly reports on the progress of the project.
  • Provide dynamic and collaborative direction to the development and piloting of new initiatives as they become appropriate for inclusion in the project’s work.
  • Work collaboratively with community organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania such as Partner4Work and CareerLink to support individual career development in early childhood education.
  • Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measures project performance, and to support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services.
  • Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society.

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Child Development, Early Childhood, or related field and three years of related experience in Early Childhood Education career development.
  • Have an academic background and experience teaching Early Childhood Education.
  • Have extensive experience mentoring teachers and understand adult development.
  • Value the collaborative, reflective, and reciprocal nature of consultation.
  • Value diversity and demonstrate cultural and linguistic competency.
  • Approach educator career development with a growth mindset and believe all educators can improve, whatever the starting point.
  • Use reflective practice strategies and skills.
  • Be extremely organized.
  • Be flexible.
  • Be a creative problem solver.
  • Have a keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Have experience working in urban communities.
  • Current PQAS Instructor certification (will be required to obtain within six months of hire).

Required Clearances:

• • Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
  • Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance.
  • Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance.
  • National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification.

Required Training:

• • Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement).
  • NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement).

Benefits:

• • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process.

Interested Applicants:

Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled.

 

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Early Childhood Project Manager

The Early Childhood Project Manager will be goal-oriented, and lead and supervise projects through completion, while managing stakeholders. The Project Manager will outline project goals and objectives while acting as a liaison between regional child care providers within the footprint of specific projects, the Quality Initiatives team, and local funders.

Responsibilities:

• Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society by actively participating in professional growth opportunities.
• Actively work with peers to create a culture of belonging at Trying Together.
• Willingness to disrupt practices that do not honor children’s, families’, educators’ and colleagues’ humanity.
• Strategize and outline the scope and goals for each project.
• Create long- and short-term plans for each project, including setting targets, adhering to deadlines, and allocating resources.
• Coordinate cross-project strategies across the Quality Initiatives and Data teams.
• Estimate and implement project budgets.
• Monitor multiple projects and coordinate and utilize resources for them.
• Manage the day-to-day detailed aspects of the projects.
• Manage and submit project documentation.
• Identify and manage potential risks within projects and work with the Quality Initiatives team to address.
• Maintain a project timeline and monitor and track progress toward goals.
• Develop strong relationships with all project partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project partners, ensuring they have the information needed about progress, and that all deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and exceed expectations.
• Continually seek strategic opportunities to build on project work and increase project impact.
• Have the ability to think critically when problem-solving and decision-making.
• Have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Prepare and present progress and budget reports to the Associate Executive Director and Executive Director.
• Have a working knowledge of local, state and national systems for early care and education.
• Be willing and able to engage in honest self-reflection about progress and personal contribution to the process.
• Be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Be able to interact with others in a positive and professional manner.
• Have experience with project management methodology and techniques, performance evaluation, and change management principles.
• Have experience with compiling and following strict budgets.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Have excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Have a strong attention to detail.
• Have good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Work collaboratively across departments within Trying Together to meet the mission and accomplish the work.
• Participate in initial and ongoing professional development for the purposes of continuous learning and expanding one’s professional knowledge base.
• Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measure project performance, and support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; advanced degree preferred. Specialized certifications welcome. Related degrees and early childhood education experience considered.
• Three years experience in program management, project management, administration or related field.
• Experience with Google workspace, Microsoft Excel/Google sheets, Adobe Acrobat, and project management software.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, Internet and email.
• Must have a valid PA Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Required Clearances:

• Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
• Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance.
• Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance.
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

Required Training:

• Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement).
• NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement).
• PQAS Professional Development Instructor Certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment for staff with a Bachelor’s Degree).

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process.

Interested Applicants:

Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled.

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Early Head Start Coach

Coaching is an interactive process of observation, discussion, and reflection in which the coach promotes the other person’s ability to grow toward identified goals. Effective coaches will build relationships with teachers based on mutual respect, demonstrate effective communication skills, practice conflict resolution and have an ongoing commitment to learning, possess good observation skills, and can model best practice working with children.

The Program Level coach will have an understanding and ability to put into practice and advocate for the following guiding principles:

• • Culturally and linguistically competent, family-centered practice.
  • Natural learning environment.
  • Learner-focused approach.
  • Functional and meaningful activities/supports.
  • Collaborative goal setting.
  • Operate from a systems perspective.
  • Change occurs over time.
  • Coaches facilitate and participate in change.

Responsibilities:

• • Recognize the unique abilities of individuals and assist others in valuing everyone’s contributions.
  • Encourage, support, motivate, and work interactively with teachers/caregivers to develop and implement ongoing goals.
  • Support the teacher/caregiver to provide environments and opportunities which promote the child’s growth and development for any of the developmental domains (language and literacy, health and physical development, approaches to learning, social-emotional development, creative arts, science, mathematics).
  • Assist teachers/caregivers to structure environments, routines, and interactions that contribute to positive social-emotional outcomes for the children and families in a program.
  • Focus on specific tasks, skills, or techniques which can be mastered and measured.
  • Assist teachers/caregivers to structure environments, routines, and interactions that contribute to a positive social behavior support plan for the child.
  • Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measures project performance, and support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services.
  • Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society.
  • Stay current on updates and changes in national accreditation systems. (NAEYC, NAFCC, NAA,).
  • Become trained in the Environment Rating Scales (ITERS, ECERS, FCCERS).
  • Complete training on Practice-Based Coaching.
  • Become trained and proficient in the strategies of the Pyramid Model.
  • Gather and track data in accordance with an identified evaluation plan.
  • Participate in supervision and peer support as offered for individuals working in this capacity.
  • Attend regularly scheduled meetings with other coaches, community partners, and professional development/technical assistance staff.
  • Facilitate a process to help teachers develop individual plans to improve their environments, teaching practices to support young children’s growth and development, and overall program quality.
  • Offer resources and strategies to teachers to enhance relationships, create appropriate environments, and teach social-emotional skills in children.
  • Check in periodically with teachers to offer support and guidance.
  • Contact community partners to access external support when needed.
  • Assist the teacher to identify resources and supplies in accordance with individual plans.
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Pittsburgh region.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and national early care and education systems.
  • Knowledge and education regarding developmentally appropriate practices.
  • At least 2 years of experience working with young children in a group setting.
  • PA Quality Assurance System (PQAS) certified instructor.
  • Experience in conducting assessments.
  • Knowledge of program quality rating scales.
  • Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
  • Experience and/or education in adult learning principles.
  • Experience and/or education in Human Service work and study.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, competent interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate using technology, develop reports and track data.
  • Knowledge and expertise in promoting growth and development in children for any of the developmental domains (Language and Literacy, Health and Physical Development, Approaches to Learning, Social-Emotional Development, Creative Arts, Science, Mathematics).
  • Ability to travel to appointments, meetings, and training sessions that may require an overnight stay.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, Internet, and email.

Required Clearances:

• • Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
  • Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance.
  • Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance.
  • National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification.
  • Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

Required Training:

• • Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement).
  • NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement).
  • Practice-Based Coaching (PBC).

Physical Requirements:

• • Regular kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor.

Benefits:

• • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process.

Interested Applicants:

Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled.

 

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ELRC Quality Coach

Coaching is inherently relationship-based work. The Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 5 Quality Coach supports program administrators, classroom staff, and home-based child care providers in Allegheny County to develop new skills and continuously improve their early care and education practices to achieve higher program quality. The ELRC Quality Coach engages program administration and staff that work with children in a collaborative process that involves observation, reflective communication, professional growth, role-modeling, and goal setting. Whenever possible, a mutual learning partnership is developed to share responsibility and accountability for project goals. Coaching is customized and every effort is made to establish trust and respect for educators and program leaders and a variety of coaching strategies and practices are employed to achieve goals.

Responsibilities:

• Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society by actively participating in professional growth opportunities. 
• Actively work with peers to create a culture of belonging at Trying Together. 
• Willingness to disrupt practices that do not honor children’s, families’, educators’ and colleagues’ humanity. 
• Recognize and build on the existing knowledge and skills of program staff through observation, reflective practice, goal setting, and planning.
• Collaborate with classroom staff and program administration for the purpose of creating a cohesive approach to continuous quality improvement with the program team.
• Provide one-on-one and small group coaching to classroom staff to help strengthen child development practices and ensure quality programming.
• Facilitate face-to-face and virtual professional development sessions for providers.
• Complete on-site face-to-face program visits offering support and strategies for continuous quality improvement. 
• Provide regular time and space to foster a learning community among program administrators and teaching staff that includes opportunities for reflection and learning about cultural respect and responsiveness. 
• Review STARS scores with the program leadership team and staff to help identify areas of strength and develop goals for improvement. 
• Using a strengths-based approach; provide constructive feedback and support for the purpose of increasing program administrator and educator confidence and competence.
• Develop and support the implementation of an individualized plan that identifies strengths, needs, and goals for each program staff.
• Strive for excellence in work by consistently incorporating cultural competencies and employing relationship-based coaching and consultation practices. 
• Work collaboratively with ELRC and Trying Together Quality Initiatives team members to ensure the needs of Allegheny County early care and education programs are being met. 
• Work collaboratively across departments within Trying Together to meet the mission and accomplish the work. 
• Follow the procedure for reporting suspected child abuse.
• Complete monthly monitoring reports or coaching logs for assigned visits and submit them according to timelines for the purpose of tracking and monitoring.
• Participate in initial and ongoing professional development for the purposes of continuous learning and expanding one’s professional knowledge base. 
• Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measure project performance, and support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education; advanced degree preferred. Specialized certifications welcome. Related degrees and ECE experience considered. 
• Two or more years of early childhood classroom experience and two years of experience at an administrative level in an early care and education setting. 
• Ability to employ a variety of consultation and coaching strategies that are based on appropriate and culturally competent practices and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Capacity to align consultation with professional development content. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Knowledge of state assessment tools. 
• Experience working with adult learners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer, internet, and email skills.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national systems for early care and education.
• Willing and able to engage in honest self-reflection about coaching progress and personal contribution to the process.
• Ability to foster a program’s capacity building and assume a strengths-based approach.
• Ability to establish credibility as a resource worthy of the program’s respect and trust.
• Ability to facilitate a program’s own problem-solving process.
• Ability to maintain a project timeline and monitor progress toward goals.
• Must be able to interact with others in a positive and professional manner.
• Acceptance of diversity and ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.
• Must own a reliable vehicle as the nature of this job includes regularly visiting early learning programs in-person across Allegheny County.

Required Clearances:

• Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
• Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance.
• Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance.
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

Required Training:

• Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement).
• NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement).
• PQAS Professional Development Instructor Certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment).

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process.

Interested Applicants:

Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled.

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Family Development Specialist

Family Development Specialists are responsible for providing direct service to families from diverse backgrounds with young children birth to five years old (including prenatal and postpartum stages for an unborn child’s development and the mother’s health, nutrition, and psychological state). These prevention services help families set personal goals and address the challenges that come up in their day-to-day life. Direct services will include goal planning, developmental screenings, advocacy, and referrals linking families to any needed services. Family Development Specialists work out of The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center and report to the Director of The Hub & Family Center.

Responsibilities:

• Coaches and supports families with a strengths-based approach.
• Strong ability to build positive rapport with both parents and children.
• Provide crisis intervention and/or referrals for families.
• Develop and/or assist in the child programming and parent-child interaction groups.
• Initiates the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ) and Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ®:SE-2) with parents and children using the appropriate developmental tools.
• Actively participate in ongoing outreach/recruitment for the program.
• Actively participate in the development of and facilitate parent groups.
• Actively participate in the development of special events and celebrations with/for families.
• Ability to maximize program offerings to families from The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center.
• Must maintain a high level of integrity.
• Must maintain confidentiality of ALL families.
• Provides team approach model case management services including goal setting, networking, and use of community resources, advocacy, referral, and support.
• Develop mutual trust and cooperation with families to strengthen child and parent development.
• Responsible for approximately 20 families on their caseload.
• Transport families to programming, well baby visits, mental health sessions, etc. when possible.
• Communicate regularly and productively with colleagues within the Hub & Family Center and across the organization.
• Actively participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Must maintain files and complete all management information system paperwork accurately as required in a timely manner.
• Maintain the Hub & Family Center site and ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
• Relationships with or knowledge of the Homewood-Brushton community is helpful.
• Attend a minimum of 20 hours of job-related training
• Consistently use the NeonCRM platform to build relationships with constituents, record data that measure project performance, and support continuous quality improvement in the organization’s resources and services.
• Commitment to racial equity and inclusion and a willingness to do the ongoing personal work to bring about a more just society.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, Early Childhood, or related field, or a high school diploma and five years of related experience in early childhood prevention, or human/social services working with children and families.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Must own a reliable vehicle (for transporting to/from home visits, etc.)

Required Clearances:

• Clean Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance.
• Clean Act 34 PA State Police Clearance.
• Clean Act 73 Federal Criminal History Clearance.
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Verification.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

Required Training:

• Mandated Reporter Training (must be completed in the first month of placement).
• NeonCRM Training (required and recommended online courses must be completed in the first three months of placement).
• PQAS Professional Development Instructor Certification (must be obtained within the first year of employment).

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Appreciative inquiry and strengths-based review process.

Interested Applicants:

Applicants must apply at tryingtogether.applytojob.com/apply and upload their resume and three work-related references. Phone calls will not be accepted. Posting will remain open until filled.