Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team!

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latine roots, culture, and community. This mission, which is at the heart of everything we do, has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

To learn more about EPHC, visit our website at https://elprograma.org/

BENEFITS:

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Access to our Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Early Learning Specialist is responsible for facilitating parent-child groups with a focus on early literacy and numeracy to enhance school readiness for students in Kindergaren-3rd grade. The Early Learning Specialist will provide case management services to support students and families navigate services & complex systems to address barriers and increased parent engagement by fostering strong relationships between families & schools, empowering parents to play a more active role in supporting their children's academic & social development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Design & implement early literacy and numeracy activities at the assigned school, aligning community partner services, school-led activities.
• Facilitate parent groups twice/week using the Parent CAFÉ Model. In Cafés, parents can learn and lead; topics may include challenges and victories of raising a family, navigating landscapes of inequality, enhancing well-being, etc.
• Provide family-centered, and strengths-based case management services to families with children enrolled in the school.
• Coordinate educational family field trips.
• Support the coordination of family engagement events.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain strong professional relationships with school administration, community partners, and the community.
• Organize and maintain records, documentation, and reports as agency, partners, and funders require.
• Adherence to El Programa Hispano Católico policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Unless an item or section is labeled required, we consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills qualifying. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

• Must be fluent in Spanish/English and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Four years of experience working directly with children & families or a combination of experience and education.
• Associate degree in early childhood education, social work, education, or a related field is required.
• Education or curriculum development experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with early literacy models and frameworks.
• Experience and knowledge working with and organizing in Latinx/Communities of Color.
• Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and working knowledge of Zoom, Google Meets, Teams, etc.
• Must be able to organize/prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, follow through, and have a high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.

Other Requirements:

• Occasional travel for training, community partner meetings, and funder meetings.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Must have driver's license, access to vehicle, and automobile insurance at levels required by the agency (100/300/100).
• Satisfactory results from civil, criminal, and motor vehicle background checks required.

COMPENSATION: $23-$24 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.

LOCATION & TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Location: This position is based at East Gresham Elementary.

Typical Working Conditions: Must be available to work evenings 2x/week to facilitate parent groups. This position may require occasional travel weekend work depending on program and community needs.

Community On-Site (80% of the time)

• Meet with families, collaborate in afterschool events, attend in-person training, community partner meetings, and funder meetings.

In office (10% of time)

• In-office work is located at EPHC's office in Gresham, OR, and is required for staff meetings, department meetings, community events, and other additional duties requiring in-office work.

Remote from home (10% of the time)

• This position may allow remote work from home for administrative tasks such as data entry, expense report submission, funder report writing, and some community partner and work-related virtual meetings. Note: Remote work depends on performance and may be revoked at supervisors' discretion.

EPHC strives to provide a balanced work-life schedule through our innovative 4-day work week. We believe in maximizing productivity and employee well-being by providing an extra day each week for you to recharge and enjoy personal pursuits if you successfully complete your work in that timeframe

TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispano's online application at www.elprograma.org/careers

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER