Help Me Grow Bilingual Developmental Screening Coordinator

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 Utah Integrated Developmental Screening project,

Celebrate the Stages, to expand the number of families completing the Ages and Stages

Questionnaire (ASQ) 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 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, linkage to services, and

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 will 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 system, the Developmental Screening

Community Coordinator will be responsible for (1) collaborating on the development of a strategic

plan on how best to expand and support developmental screening across the state, (2) evaluating the

effectiveness of outreach activities over time, (3) building sustainable partnerships with other early

childhood partners, (4) facilitating trainings and offering continued support for those using the ASQ

tools, and (5) 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.

 Willingness to commute to Murry, UT and Provo, UT for periodic meetings

 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, as well as other community leaders as needed. They will spend a significant amount of

time training childcare providers, both virtually and in person, on using the ASQ developmental

screening tools. 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 as the program progresses. Child

development knowledge is highly desired.

Benefits and

Compensation: United Way of Utah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a

part-time hourly position; compensation starts at $19.00 per hour, increasing dependent on

experience and education. Benefits include paid holidays, sick leave and vacation days.

Work Location and Schedule: This position will be based at the United Way of Utah County satellite

office located in either Ogden or Murray, UT. This position works 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday

with some early mornings, evenings, and Saturdays required for community events and meetings.

The Bilingual Developmental Screening Community Coordinator reports to the Help Me Grow Utah

Outreach 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 drive 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

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties of the

job.

Applications accepted until position is filled.

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to:

Amanda Price, Outreach Manager

United Way: Help Me Grow Utah

amandap@unitedwayuc.org