Job Details
Community Connector-Bilingual Preferred
2025-09-15 Sunbeam Family Services Oklahoma City,OK
Description:
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimally Required
Preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in public health, social work, child development, community development, or a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
Master's degree with an emphasis in public health, social work, child development, community development, or a related field
Experience
Experience with home visiting programs and/or early childhood services
Experience in a management or leadership position
Experience working with a team or group in establishing a goal
At least five (5) years of experience in related field
Skills Knowledge
Abilities
Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with all individuals
Accepting interpersonal approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experiences of staff members and individuals served
Able to effectively communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity and respect for stakeholders (internal/external) including community members.
Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written.
Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials including confidentiality in accessing a web-based data system
Knowledge and understanding of community/county resources
Knowledge and understanding of best practices related to early childhood, Strengthening Families Protective Factors and home visitation
Intermediate knowledge of computer operations and applications, including Microsoft, and the ability to master other computer technology / software programs
Able to successfully manage and appropriately prioritize multiple tasks
Must be able to travel and work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.
Valid Oklahoma driver's license and state required vehicle insurance for any vehicle used in performance of job duties.
Other: Dependable transportation for travel required in performance of job duties.
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend meetings, etc. Must be able to detect, discern, distinguish, observe, inspect and compare. Occasionally must be able to move needed materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment
The employee will work in an office environment, may work in close quarters with other staff. Performance of duties in a remote work environment may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer All remote work is subject to Sunbeam policies and procedures including but not limited to remote work policies and expectations.
Other
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel or candidate and may be subject to change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Sunbeam Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, disability or degree thereof, national origin, domestic/marital status, political affiliation or opinion, veteran status, HIV status, AIDS status, genetic information, and any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Details
Job Location
Sunbeam Family Services - Oklahoma City, OK
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Community Connector is responsible for the development and implementation of Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) network support, partnership, and collaboration opportunities throughout Oklahoma County. This position supports the continued development of best practices related to early childhood, Strengthening Families Protective Factors, and home visitation.
All Sunbeam employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients'cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflectSunbeam Family Servicescore values and to performat Sunbeam'sstandards of excellence at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promote and contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures, beliefs, abilities, and experiences.
- Demonstrate capacity for providing developmentally sensitive, hope centered, trauma informed relationship-focused evidence-based/informed services, training, and supports.
- Establish and maintain effective community relationships and partnerships, including community engagement event coordination to build programs and service capacity for MIECHV home visiting programs in the communities served.
- Organize, plan, and facilitate collaboration and learning opportunities for home visitation programs and partners by connecting partners, resources, and referrals.
- Establish and maintain regular communication with community partners, contracts, and clients as a support and resource.
- Attend and participate in meetings, coalitions, and advisory councils relating to early childhood and MIECHV programs.
- Support the promotion and marketing of MIECHV home visitation programs throughout the community.
- Serve as a MIECHV program liaison to a variety of groups, coalitions, community, and state agencies and networks.
- Maintain continued knowledge and support of early childhood policy and advocacy needs of our community and state to best support children and families.
- Provide support and coordination for programs and services relating to early childhood and MIECHV initiatives.
- Develop a centralized referral system for home visitation programs, including data collection and tracking of dissemination of referrals to appropriate programs.
- Provide support and assist with the evaluation processes and procedures for home visitation and MIECHV Programs.
- Promote and implement the use of the five Protective Factors that are the foundation of the Strengthening Families approach.
- Collect, analyze, and submit ongoing data needs to maintain compliance and identify areas of improvement.
- Prepare grant reports and assist with grant applications and new initiatives.
- Travel locally as required in the performance of responsibilities.
- Perform other appropriate and related responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or Executive Team member.
Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Minimally Required
Preferred
Education
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in public health, social work, child development, community development, or a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
Master's degree with an emphasis in public health, social work, child development, community development, or a related field
Experience
Experience with home visiting programs and/or early childhood services
Experience in a management or leadership position
Experience working with a team or group in establishing a goal
At least five (5) years of experience in related field
Skills Knowledge
Abilities
Caring and compassionate attitude when interacting with all individuals
Accepting interpersonal approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experiences of staff members and individuals served
Able to effectively communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating dignity and respect for stakeholders (internal/external) including community members.
Excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written.
Process, protect and exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials including confidentiality in accessing a web-based data system
Knowledge and understanding of community/county resources
Knowledge and understanding of best practices related to early childhood, Strengthening Families Protective Factors and home visitation
Intermediate knowledge of computer operations and applications, including Microsoft, and the ability to master other computer technology / software programs
Able to successfully manage and appropriately prioritize multiple tasks
Must be able to travel and work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.
Valid Oklahoma driver's license and state required vehicle insurance for any vehicle used in performance of job duties.
Other: Dependable transportation for travel required in performance of job duties.
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability to interact with children and families from multilingual homes.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, attend meetings, etc. Must be able to detect, discern, distinguish, observe, inspect and compare. Occasionally must be able to move needed materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment
The employee will work in an office environment, may work in close quarters with other staff. Performance of duties in a remote work environment may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer All remote work is subject to Sunbeam policies and procedures including but not limited to remote work policies and expectations.
Other
The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel or candidate and may be subject to change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Sunbeam Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to fair and equal in all its employment practices for persons without regard to race, ethnicity, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, disability or degree thereof, national origin, domestic/marital status, political affiliation or opinion, veteran status, HIV status, AIDS status, genetic information, and any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.