Founded in 1977, ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society with the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential. Our Core Values Statement: We believe that how we do our work is as important as what we do. To learn more about ZERO TO THREE, please visit our website at zerotothree.org.
SUMMARYThe Community Coordinator will work in collaboration with the judicial leadership, child welfare leadership, and community partners to support and implement local Safe Babies activities. The Community Coordinator facilitates coordination and collaboration among community partners, schedules meetings, keeps and disseminates minutes, and conducts follow-up activities related to goals.
*ZERO TO THREE has been contracted to support the activities of the Community Coordinator position until June 30, 2026, with option years depending on performance and availability of funding.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Works with the Jefferson County judicial leadership to implement recommendations of Court Team.
- Convenes and facilitates monthly ACT meetings to promote collective impact for systems change.
- Assesses community’s needs for training/technical assistance and coordinates for the provision of educational opportunities to meet those needs.
- Provides training related to trauma, family engagement, learning disabilities, relating to intellectually disabled parents, and other topics pertinent to the needs of the families served by Safe Babies.
- Handle logistical arrangements for local training and work collaboratively with other organizations to provide training regionally or statewide.
- Coordinates with in-state Court Team community agencies to arrange local training and technical assistance activities and resources.
- Build a strong collaborative relationship with other Community Coordinators to ensure consistency in implementing the Safe Babies approach.
- Develops policies and procedures with Court Team to increase coordination and collaboration among participating agencies.
- Distributes/disseminates materials developed by project.
- Works with the judge and larger stakeholder group to implement the Safe Babies Five Areas of Focus and related components.
- Coordinates and participates in weekly community of practice calls with Coordinators in other Court Team communities.
- Prepares any progress reports as required. Contributes to other reports as requested.
- Facilitates and participates in regular in monthly Site Implementation Team calls and other regular project conference calls.
- Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.
- Knowledge of local community resources including: early care and education, health, mental health, child welfare, early intervention, and behavioral health.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary group.
- Knowledge of issues related to child abuse and neglect.
- Knowledge of juvenile and family court functioning.
- Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and their impact on family functioning.
- Background in infant/early childhood development or related field.
- Facilitate working with people of diverse educational, professional, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Experience with systems change and community collaboration.
- Ability to work effectively across agencies and disciplines.
- Minimum 5-years relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of infant/toddler social-emotional development and impact of abuse and neglect.
- Experience working with juvenile and family court judges.
- Prior experience implementing parent education program for adults with developmental disabilities.
Minimum undergraduate degree in child development, social work, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThis position's salary is estimated to be mid $50,000s to high $60,000s depending on experience, geo-location, budget, and other comparable and similarly scoped internal positions. In addition to salary, ZERO TO THREE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HRA, retirement contributions, generous leave benefits and more.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is frequently required to use finger dexterity and sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. Also, they may need to remain seated for extended periods, can perform repetitive motions, and reach for objects. An employee is frequently required to hold a writing instrument, communicate verbally, and hear well enough to detect nuances and receive detailed information. They may be required to grasp objects, push, and pull objects, bend, stand, walk, squat, or kneel. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for data preparation or analysis, and expansive reading. May need to lift up to 30 pounds.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
- Encourages and practices critical thinking
- Is self-reflective and empathic
- Recognizes the influence of workplace relationships on outcomes and results
- Maintains a respectful and accepting approach to others
- Awareness of the influence of the larger context on individual behavior
- Collaboratively and creatively supports the work efforts of colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the organization
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing this job. Depending on work location, the incumbent will typically work indoors in a heated and air-conditioned office, with a mixture of natural, incandescent, and fluorescent light with low to moderate noise levels or be subject to working conditions conducive to a home environment. When travel is expected, the incumbent will be exposed to outside environmental conditions during those times.
ZERO TO THREE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to provide individual feedback to candidates regarding the status of their application. If selected to move forward in the process, someone from the hiring team will contact you regarding next steps.
What We Do
We're hiring!
ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit organization that informs, trains and supports professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.
Neuroscientists have documented that our earliest days, weeks and months of life are a period of unparalleled growth when trillions of brain cell connections are made. Research and clinical experience also demonstrate that health and development are directly influenced by the quality of care and experiences a child has with his parents and other adults.
That is why at ZERO TO THREE our mission is to ensure all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life.
We know that as babies, the way we are held, talked to and cared for teaches us about who we are and how we are valued. This profoundly shapes who we will become.
Early experiences set a course for a lifelong process of discovery about ourselves and the world around us. Simply put, early experiences matter. We encourage you to learn more about very young children, early development and the work of ZERO TO THREE by exploring our site.
Explore opportunities at zerotothree.org/careers
