Job Description
Job Description
Community Programs Specialist
Salary: $44,000 FLSA status: Full-Time (40 hrs/week), Exempt
Job Statement: The focus of this grant-funded position includes addressing workforce development by supporting early learning professionals in achieving higher education in the early childhood field, providing support to a network of child care providers, and/or connecting with businesses about supporting employees with child care. This may include facilitating meetings, providing training (including CPR training), support, coaching, and resources. This position reports to the Community Programs Co-Directors. This position may require travel to early education programs and other businesses in Branch, Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Performance Expectations:
*This list is intended to represent job-related duties and should not be viewed as exhaustive.
· Exude positive energy and enthusiasm and embrace the mission of Child Care Network.
· Demonstrate a high level of commitment to delivering excellent customer service to child care providers and community partners.
· Provide support, coaching, and resources to early learning professionals.
· Create and facilitate training and meetings (including logistics) for early childhood programs and staff.
· Conduct focused outreach with early childhood education programs and/or businesses within the region.
· Conducts regular meetings and/or coaching visits (including on-site visits) with community organizations, child care program directors, and staff.
· Present about the CCN programs at events within the region/state.
· Assist with enrollment, documentation, data collection, reporting, and participation in strategy meetings.
· Advocate on behalf of children, families, and early learning professionals.
· Represent CCN at community meetings as deemed necessary and appropriate for position. Coordinate with community agencies, service groups, and other businesses concerning child and family issues to remove barriers related to child care and education.
· Availability on weeknights and weekends when needed.
· Maintain working knowledge of all systems required to conduct the work.
· Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Child Care Network services and activities.
· Maintain awareness of current legislation and best practices recommended in the field of early childhood.
· Participate in evaluation and continuous quality improvement. Attend agency and department staff meetings regularly.
· Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff, and agency information.
· Diligently work to improve work-related skills and performance through continuing education and self-reflection. Complete 16 hours of professional development annually.
Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*Research shows that people from communities of color, women, and other marginalized groups often only apply to positions if they completely meet all qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. Racially/ethnically diverse individuals and women with lived experience, who may not meet all stated qualifications, are encouraged to apply. We look forward to your applications!
· Two (2) years’ work experience in a related field or 60 college credits with some focus on classes in the following areas: Social or Human Services, Psychology, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or a related field. A combination of lived experience and education may be considered.
· Knowledge of and experience with early care and education programs.
· Knowledge of current issues facing people with high needs. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and concerns of diverse cultural groups.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
· Ability to work collaboratively in teams and work independently in a self-directed manner.
· Familiarity with State of Michigan child care licensing rules.
· Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
· Excellent customer service skills and ability to form interpersonal relationships.
· Knowledge/experience with computer technology, spreadsheets, databases, internet, websites, social media, and word processing.
· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Desired Personal Characteristics:
· Trustworthy and reliable.
· Ability to build trusting relationships.
· Self-motivated, positive, and enjoys learning.
· Believes that “fun” is part of the work experience.
About Child Care Network:
Child Care Network’s mission is to promote the success of children, families, and our community through quality child care education, advocacy, and family support. We are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
In addition to the compensation listed above, Child Care Network offers the following benefits:
· Work-life balance
· Professional development opportunities
· Generous paid time off
· Health, vision, and pediatric dental insurance
· 401(k) with company match
· Life and both short- and long-term disability insurance
· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to: careers@childcarenetwork.org
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Company DescriptionEstablished in 1971, Child Care Network (CCN) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the success of children, families and our community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support.
CCN has served the Michigan community by helping families find care, helping families pay for care, and helping early learning professionals provide quality child care. We serve children, families, and child care providers in the Southeastern Michigan counties of Branch, Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw.
Company Description
Established in 1971, Child Care Network (CCN) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the success of children, families and our community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support. \r\n\r\nCCN has served the Michigan community by helping families find care, helping families pay for care, and helping early learning professionals provide quality child care. We serve children, families, and child care providers in the Southeastern Michigan counties of Branch, Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw.