Posting Summary
Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Research Aide (Resource & Referral Specialist) for the Atlantic County region. The Child Care Resource & Referral Specialist is responsible for providing assistance to families clients child care providers and the general public. This includes providing information regarding the Child Care Assistance Program ( CCAP ) providing guidance on choosing quality child care programs and referring individuals and families to appropriate social service agencies within the community. The R&R Specialist provides high-quality consumer education and child care referrals based on each familys preference and each childs individual needs. Resource & Referral functions are performed in person through email and via telephone. The R&R Specialist will represent the Agency at community events and will partner with the Family Engagement Specialist to support Agency events. This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.
Overview
Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities Rutgers UniversityCamden is a diverse research-intensive campus of approximately 6100 students at the undergraduate graduate and doctoral levels and 1100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden N.J. directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. RutgersCamden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers UniversityCamden among its Best Bang for the Buck universities and best national research universities. Recently RutgersCamden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research creative output and scholarly activity.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree. Familiarity of state/federal child care assistance programs and federal CCDBG law. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.