Child Care Startup and Retention Specialist

Do you have experience in early childhood development

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of the families in your community

Is working for a company that is communityminded important to you

MAHUBEOTWA is actively recruiting a Child Care Startup and Retention Specialist. We are seeking individuals to help us strengthen our communities by improving access to child care for families by increasing the supply of highquality licensed child care programs. Identify recruit coach and support individuals and organizations in starting a new business as a licensed child care program retaining existing programs that may be at risk of closing and expanding programs with the potential to grow.

Collaborate with state and local community partners within the Child Care Aware statewide and regional service area to respond to regional child care needs.

• Pay: $27.74 $29.26
• Schedule: Full Time Monday Friday
• Remote Work: Partially Remote Travel within assigned region
• Program Areas: Region 5 Cass Crow Wing Todd Morrison and Wadena counties
• Duty Station: Wadena MN preferred
• Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance Vision Paid Parental Leave Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance Vision Retirement Plan Holiday Pay PTO and more

Why join the MAHUBEOTWA family

Be part of our team of passionate purposedriven colleagues who believe in our Agency values Client Focused Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve selfsufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.

EEO Statement: MAHUBEOTWA is an Equal opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) Employer. We recruit select hire transfer promote demote layoff discipline terminate recall compensate and train without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation disability age marital status familial status veteran status membership or activity in a local human rights commission or status with regard to public assistance. We take affirmative steps to ensure that all of our companys employment practices are free of discrimination. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED as well as 2 work related letters of reference. Please add references to your application or send separately to Complete the application on our website WWW.MAHUBE/APPLYNOW

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Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Four 4 year degree in child development early childhood education or related field plus one year of experience. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• At least one year related experience such as a licensed family child care program group family child care program head start or child care center. Experience starting a child care program preferred.
• Knowledge of MN Rule 2 and/or Rule 3 child care licensing regulations. Knowledge of family friend and neighbor and legally nonlicensed child care preferred.
• Experience with community organizing community engagement and outreach. Must be familiar with community resources to support a wide range of goals and work effectively and cooperatively with partners to carry out job activities.
• Ability to work independently and within a flexible schedule. Some evenings and weekend hours may be required.
• Demonstrated intercultural competency skills and experience working crossculturally with a commitment to incorporating the principles of diversity equity and inclusion into work.
• Exceptional professionalism required with staff participants and all stakeholders.
• Ability to provide individualized coaching and mentoring with care and patience as part of a collaborative community network. Must be able to develop and maintain relationships which encourage individuals to talk comfortably about setbacks accomplishments and goals. Must be able to use a personcentered approach to assess individual and program strengths develop plans and coordinate needed services as well as recognize that individuals and programs have the potential to grow and change.
• Strong interpersonal organizational planning and prioritization skills.
• Ability to be resourceful flexible adaptable and demonstrate commitment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to proficiently read and speak Spanish preferred.
• Must have knowledge of the impact of historical and contemporary inequities.
• Must be able and willing to make home visits.