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Mile High United Way is excited to announce an opening for a Community Advocate Coordinator. We believe in keeping . That starts from within, including intentional application of diversity, equity and inclusion practices that guide how we operate and work within the communities we serve. Ideal candidates have a personal commitment and connection with our mission, vision, and values as seen in our .
Position Title: Community Advocate Coordinator, HIPPY
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Salary: $22.32-$24.32
Benefits: Our benefits package includes 100% employer-paid premiums on employee only health, dental, and vision plans; 3-6% employer contributions to 401(k); FSAs, employer-paid life/AD&D/LTD insurance; generous PTO, EIB, and holiday benefits; paid parental leave; paid sabbatical leave; EAP; tuition reimbursement program; professional and growth and development opportunities; discounted pet insurance; inclusive bereavement leave; free underground parking; and free electric vehicle charging station.
Location: Primarily based out of our Denver office at 711 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205. 3 days/week in office, 2 days/week remote
COVID-19 Vaccination: Providing your COVID vaccination card is optional.
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected hourly pay rate for this position is $22.32 - $24.32 ($46,425.60 - $50,585.60 annualized). In an effort to increase equity and to avoid unfair bias historically associated with salary negotiations, we do not participate in salary negotiations outside of this stated starting salary range.
How You'll Help
This position is within our Early Child Care and Education impact area. Here, we work to strengthen the conditions for children to thrive through early learning opportunities, family supports, and partnerships with schools that build strong developmental foundations for children and contribute to whole-family stability. High-quality early care promotes academic, social, and emotional development, strengthens parent confidence, and reinforces safety and belonging. It also creates the space families need to pursue employment, education, and long-term goals, supporting generational pathways to opportunity.
The Community Advocate Coordinator, HIPPY will be responsible for providing evidence-based in-home (or virtual) parenting education services utilizing the Home Instruction for the Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) curriculum primarily to families with young children within specific neighborhoods in Denver-Metro communities. The Community Advocate Coordinator, HIPPY actively engages, builds rapport, and establishes a trusting relationship with community members with a focus on early childhood education; provides community members with referrals to local community services; and establishes relationships and partnerships with nonprofit service providers by participating in community engagement activities with local agencies.
Essential Responsibilities

• Implement the HIPPY (Home Instruction for the Parents of Preschool Youngsters) curriculum to 15-17 families in specific neighborhoods in Denver-metro communities. Program modifications will be made to comply with health and safety measures and national best practices. In order to maintain fidelity to the program, the position is required to:
  • Meet with families and role play the curriculum with assigned families each week in their home.
  • Participate in the planning of group meetings, including role playing the curriculum and the provision of an enrichment activity.
  • Participate in training and other staff development activities.
  • Attend and participate in weekly supervision.
  • Keep supervisor informed of child/family progress and family issues/concerns as they arise.
  • Timely completion and submission of required forms and other documentation as required.
  • Participation in all sponsored HIPPY activities such as field trips, graduations, awards ceremonies, etc.
  • Assist supervisor in maintaining an efficient record keeping system of participating families.
• Actively engage and build trust with community members to assess need and deploy resources.
• Support community members to overcome barriers to accessing community services
• Identify and refer community members to needed community services.
• Provide follow-up support to community members to assess if needs were met.
• Support families by offering 211 resource navigation.
• Attend partner meetings and events, as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the Mile High United Way Community Schools team, as necessary.
• Support early childhood partners, if necessary, in the implementation of evaluation tools and surveys

Additional Responsibilities

• Learn and become proficient utilizing a resource referral database.
• Learn and become proficient in data input.
• Support cross-departmental efforts, events, and activities, including volunteerism opportunities in the community.
• Identify impact stories for marketing and communications and collaborate with Mile High United Way Marketing Team to include community perspectives in social media posts, blogs, videos, and donor impact tours.
• Provide administrative support.

What You'll Need: Education, Experience, and Skills

• High School diploma/GED required
• Previous knowledge of or experience with the HIPPY home visitation program or other home visitation programs preferred.

Specials Skills/Knowledge:

• Bilingual in Spanish, Farsi, or Vietnamese
• Familiarity with case management
• Ability to navigate complex social service systems.
• Proven ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively manage a wide array of tasks, projects, and responsibilities with accountability for meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to manage conflict, stress and multiple simultaneous work demands in an effective professional manner and be comfortable working in informal environments.
• Must be able to effectively work with individuals from diverse backgrounds to reduce cultural and social-economic barriers.
• Excellent rapport and trust building skills with a disenfranchised population.
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and design creative solutions to complex challenges.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in basic computer applications, such as word processing and internet usage.

Working Environment: 25% of the time is typical office environment, 75% of time traveling to local offsite meetings depending on the time of year (when schools are in session).
Physical Activities: May be required to lift up to 40lbs.
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This posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
Mile High United Way is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Mile High United Way does not charge applicants for any step in the hiring process, nor do we request any financial information until the time of hire.
We will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants who have disabilities which hinder their ability to complete the application process. Please contact us at 303-433-8383 to request accommodation in the application process.
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