Bilingual Childcare specialist

Date posted: January 15, 2026

Position Summary
The Childcare Specialist is responsible for providing drop-in childcare for multiple ages: infant-12 years old for families attending services at Thriving Families. The Specialist will be integrated into all programs offered at Thriving Families by providing high-quality, trauma-informed childcare for families attending case management, workshops, and therapy appointments at the Thriving Families office, located near downtown Denver in the Valverde neighborhood. The Specialist will also support the onsite baby clothing donation store by sorting, organizing, and cleaning donated items.

Essential Functions

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in your care
• Maintain schedule and duties for childcare team
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and educational programs
• Communicate with parents about their child's daily activities and progress
• Respond to participant questions and comments
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain a general knowledge of working with youth ages newborn - 12 years
• Manage the orderly arrangement, appearance and cleanliness of the childcare space
• Maintain paperwork and records
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• High School diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with children ages infant--12years, such as nannying, caregiving, or in a daycare setting
• Current or previous CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Moderate lifting (children, toys, etc.), up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to engage and educate children through play and structured activities
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from participants
• Ability to problem solve and manage time effectively
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Location, in-person:

• Denver, CO 80223 (Required)

Salary: $41,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Date posted: January 15, 2026

Position Summary
The Programs Manager works closely with the Chief Programs Officer to provide hands-on leadership and coordination of Thriving Families programs. This role ensures high-quality service delivery by overseeing daily program implementation, participant experience, and key community partnerships—including medical and nutrition supports. The Program Manager serves as a central point of coordination so that workshops, childcare, meals, and clinic services operate smoothly and remain fully aligned with our mission and values.

Food Programming Support and Coordination

• Establish and maintain relationships with local food suppliers to support acquisition and distribution of healthy, culturally relevant food.

• Coordinate ordering, delivery, storage, and participant access to food resources on-site.

• Coordinate workshop meals for participants and their children, ensuring meal service supports a welcoming and family-centered environment.

• Support budget tracking and basic bookkeeping for food programming, including purchase documentation, invoices, and coordination with finance staff. 

• Support planning related to the food pantry, bulk purchasing, and special food distributions.

• Work collaboratively with community partners to respond to emerging community nutrition needs, including infant formula access.

Medical Services Support and Coordination

• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of on-site medical services in partnership with licensed clinics and healthcare providers, in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and public health agencies to ensure coordinated and responsive care for participants.

• Coordinate patient scheduling for on-site and referred medical services, ensuring clear communication with participants and medical partners.

• Serve as a point of contact for troubleshooting urgent or time-sensitive issues, including the return and follow-up of critical lab results, in coordination with clinical providers and laboratories.

• Coordinate with partner clinics and laboratories to ensure accurate transmission of lab orders, results, and required documentation.

• Prepare and submit required reports to local and state public health departments, including STI-related reporting, in accordance with public health guidelines.

• Support sharps container oversight, including monitoring fill levels, coordinating safe storage, arranging compliant transport, and ensuring proper disposal through approved vendors.

• Coordinate ordering, storage, and replenishment of clinic supplies needed to support on-site medical services.

· Support billing coordination, documentation, and record keeping for medical services in accordance with partner and regulatory requirements. 

Serve as a liaison between participants, Thriving Families staff, healthcare providers, and laboratories to ensure services remain accessible, compliant, and participant-centered.
 

First Floor Management

• Provide daily oversight and coordination across childcare services, front desk functions, medical services, and food programming to ensure cohesive service delivery.

• Ensure workshops and clinic operations are properly supported and that participant flow is organized and welcoming.

• Problem-solve real-time facility or participant experience issues as they arise, e.g., rideshare troubleshooting, participant payment cards

• Oversee childcare team to ensure childcare space is fully staffed and address personnel issues as needed.
 

Community Outreach & Volunteer Engagement

• Work with Chief Programs Officer to maintain relationships with community partners, neighborhood groups, and referral organizations to expand awareness of Thriving Families programs.

• Coordinate volunteer engagement to support workshops, childcare, food distribution, and special events.

• Serve as a point of contact for volunteer groups and community partners supporting on-site activities.

• Ensure volunteer experiences are well-organized and aligned with Thriving Families’ values.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit experience, including program coordination, supervision, or operations support.

• Demonstrated success managing community partnerships and multi-agency collaboration

• Experience with community-based programming and participant support services.

• Familiarity with healthcare referrals and public health reporting requirements.

• Strong communication, organization, project management, and problem-solving skills.

• Commitment to trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally responsive practices.

• Passion for supporting families during pregnancy and early parenting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan eligibility after one year

• Paid holidays, sick leave, and generous PTO

• Collaborative and mission-driven team culture

Compensation: Salary range commensurate with experience: $65,000–$75,000

Schedule: Monday to Friday with some nights and weekend work required for community meetings and Thriving Families events. 

Work location: In person at 191 Yuma Street Denver, CO 80223