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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Childcare Development Specialist supports families residing in Just Compassion’s 50-unit family shelter in Gresham, Oregon by ensuring that children under school age have access to safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care opportunities. This position assists families in navigating childcare systems, connecting with state-subsidized programs, and promoting child development through structured play, early learning activities, and caregiver engagement.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Childcare Development Specialist serves as a bridge between caregivers, case managers, and community childcare providers to ensure a coordinated, trauma-informed, and family-centered approach to early childhood support that promotes stability and long-term success for families.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Essential Duties</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Supports the developmental, emotional, and social well-being of children residing in shelter through structured early learning and family engagement activities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assists families with accessing childcare services, early learning programs, and community-based family support resources.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintains trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered approaches in all interactions, programming, and services.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job Functions</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Plan and implement age-appropriate developmental activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children within shelter and community settings.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Create a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed, and developmentally supportive environment for children and families.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development through structured play, educational activities, and caregiver engagement.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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font-size: 12pt\">Maintain accurate documentation related to childcare referrals, developmental observations, participant engagement, and service coordination.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Track participation, progress, outcomes, and family goals related to childcare and child development services.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain confidentiality and compliance with agency policies, HIPAA standards, HMIS requirements, and mandatory reporting obligations under Oregon law.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Support development and enhancement of shelter-based childcare programming and family engagement initiatives.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Participate in community events, workshops, and educational opportunities that strengthen parenting skills and family stability.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Provide feedback and recommendations related to program development, policies, and service quality improvement.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Apply trauma-informed care, cultural humility, housing-first, and participant-centered approaches in all interactions and services.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Perform additional duties as assigned in support of shelter operations and family services.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies, Social Services, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in childcare, early learning, family support services, or a related field.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, positive guidance strategies, and early childhood best practices.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Understanding of Oregon childcare systems, subsidy programs, ERDC, and early learning resources.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and professional in fast-paced or high-stress environments.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Commitment to trauma-informed care, cultural responsiveness, housing-first practices, and Just Compassion’s mission.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Preferred Qualifications</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or a related field.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Experience working with families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or trauma.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Familiarity with culturally responsive and multilingual family engagement practices.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Bilingual or multilingual abilities including Spanish, Russian, or other languages commonly spoken by participants and families served.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Why Just Compassion: Benefits &amp; Total Rewards</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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Benefits for eligible employees may include:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing confidential counseling, financial, and legal support at no cost to team members</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Individual Retirement Account (IRA) retirement savings option</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Paid sick time in accordance with Oregon law</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Paid leave benefits in compliance with Oregon Paid Leave Oregon (PLO), Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), and the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as applicable</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Wellness time to support overall employee well-being</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Eleven (11) paid holidays annually</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Professional development opportunities</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic\">Just Compassion of East Washington County is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. 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