Infant Toddler Specialist
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JOB TITLE: Provider Services/Infant Toddler Specialist
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Child Care Resource Center
JOB LOCATION: 518 Davidson Street Watertown NY
POSITION GRADE: 6
RATE OF PAY: $18.50 (Pay commensurate with experience)
WORK HOURS PER WEEK: 35
REPORTS TO: CCRC Director
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Fulltime Regular NonExempt
JOB SUMMARY: The Provider Services/Infant Toddler Specialist is responsible for the development
implementation and evaluation of programming to increase the quality of child care in the service area. The Specialist will coordinate professional development for child care professionals in Jefferson and Lewis Counties; conduct workshops and presentations as assigned; provide technical assistance and referrals as needed; contribute to content and publishing of department newsletters. The Specialist will review grant applications conduct followup with providers place orders and distribute grant items. The Specialist will maintain accurate records and monitor and track program activities; prepare required reports in a timely manner; and contribute to the CCRC vision of ensuring that the community has access to and support for highquality child care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: THE MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Increase the knowledge and skills of child care providers through technical assistance with a
focus on support for new programs and programs with Infants and Toddlers.
Conduct workshops training and presentations that fulfill child care provider training
requirements and increase knowledge and skills of child care providers.
Identify and recruit new participants and maintain complete documentation for Technical
Assistance and quality improvement projects in child care programs.
Contact inprocess existing and informal providers to offer and explain any resources and
services.
Maintain accurate documentation of trainings planned training provided and outcomes from
training.
Complete support activities that ensure compliance with CCRC CAPC and contractual policies
and procedures.
Demonstrate Department commitment to equity diversity and community engagement.
Handles other duties as may be required or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Child & Family Studies or closely related field with Infant/Toddler course work. WORK EXPERIENCE: 3 years of experience working directly with young children and families in a
child care or early education program. Adult education experience training and/or providing
coaching and technical assistance to child care staff and providers.
CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES: Must possess or be willing to achieve NYS Training Credential
within one year of initial employment. Valid Drivers License required.
SKILLS OR OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION: Above average computer skills; maintain accurate and complete records; demonstrate knowledge of NYS child care regulations and methods of increasing quality in child care programs; ability to facilitate trainings and workshops for adults; excellent organizational and time management skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in the office environment and in child care programs.
Occasional evening and weekend work.
TRAVEL: Some driving required in Jefferson and Lewis Counties to complete site visits and technical
assistance. Occasional regional travel for professional development and regional meetings.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Able to be nonjudgmental in working with diverse customers work as part of a team able to complete tasks independently maintain a professional appearance in manner and attire when dealing with coworkers clients and the general public.
EQUIPMENT USED: Computer telephone copier/printer shredder fax.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting driving computer use for documentation and research lifting
and carrying may be required periodically. Requires close mental and visual attention to perform
job duties.
MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: Requires close mental and visual attention to perform job duties.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
TO APPLY submit letter of interest with updated resume transcripts and completed employment
application form to Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County 518 Davidson Street
Watertown NY 13601 Faxor email Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Application form available at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
