Early Childhood Navigation Specialist

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

06/03/26

Division

Community Health Partnerships Division

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description

As part the newly established Early Childhood Council for Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties, we are seeking an Early Childhood Navigation Specialist to support childcare providers and community partners across the three-county region. This position supports early care and education providers in connecting to services and supports through outreach, navigation, and technical assistance.

Schedule

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule, both remote/community and in-office as determined by business needs.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION DEPENDENT ON AVAILABLE FUNDS.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $29.29 – $34.17 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate provider intake, referrals, and ongoing relationships with childcare centers, family childcare homes, and community partners.
• Support providers in navigating licensing, Universal Preschool (UPK), CCCAP, Colorado Shines, and other funding and workforce opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance, resource navigation, and timely responses to provider questions and needs.
• Fulfill Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) responsibilities including provider outreach, data collection, record maintenance, and resource dissemination.
• Maintain accurate databases, provider records, and program reporting to ensure grant and state compliance.
• Develop and distribute communication materials, provider updates, and outreach resources.
• Coordinate trainings, meetings, and community engagement activities with early childhood stakeholders.
• Collaborate with local agencies, school districts, and community organizations to strengthen the early childhood system.
  
  

Qualifications

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience
• Certifications/Licenses: None
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Colorado early childhood systems, including licensing, CCCAP, UPK, Colorado Shines, workforce initiatives, and community-based resources.
• Experience collaborating with childcare providers, schools, community organizations, family-serving agencies, and other diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to coordinate activities effectively.
• Ability to manage deadlines, data tracking, documentation, and grant-funded program reporting requirements with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  
  

Additional Job Information

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.
  
  

Accommodations Statement

We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Application

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

• A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  
  

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Work Experience: Minimum three years

Certifications

Languages:

Category

Administrative, Business Programs and Services