CCSP Provider Services Specialist

Title: CCSP Provider Services Specialist

State Role Title:Gen Admin Supv I/Coord I

Hiring Range: Exact commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location:JAMES MONROE BUILDING

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

This role supports new and existing child care centers and family day homes in becoming publicly-funded birth-to-five Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) providers in Virginia. The position advances the Virginia Department of Educations (VDOE) activities related to access and enrollment across Virginias unified early childhood system by focusing on providing direct support to current and prospective publicly-funded ECCE providers with the goal of increasing the supply of publicly-funded child care in the Commonwealth.

The role contributes to effective program administration by:

- Coordinating Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) provider onboarding and processing required documentation
- Managing provider updates ensuring timely maintenance of system information and helping keep internal and provider-facing resources up to date
- Responding to provider inquiries professionally and approachably both in writing and by telephone
- Assisting with payment resolution and addressing provider attendance and payment discrepancies promptly
- Supporting provider compliance and retention in the CCSP in coordination with other VDOE teams and VDSS partners
- Ensuring data integrity by identifying discrepancies and collaborating with colleagues to correct data entries across key systemsincluding case management licensing quality and attendance data systemsto maintain accurate provider records

This role requires close collaboration with internal VDOE teams (e.g.; OCCHS VQB5) and external partnersincluding VDSS and Ready Regionsand is expected to contribute feedback to improve processes internal resources and provider-facing materials. Through these responsibilities the position plays a critical role in supporting providers safeguarding program integrity and ensuring families and children have consistent access to high-quality services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of Virginias Child Care Subsidy Programs requirements (inclusive of participation health and safety attendance and payment processes) and related systems (such as VaCMS Child Care PASS and licensing)
• Skill in professional communication both verbal and written with the ability to convey complex information in a clear accessible manner to child care providers and collaborating partners
  
• Strong attention to detail in notetaking reviewing documents processing records and reconciling system data
  
• Ability to maintain organized accurate documentation to support program accountability
  
• Experience providing training and technical assistance to child care program owners and operators particularly family day homes
  
• Ability to review process and maintain sensitive documentation and digital records securely and accurately
  
• Ability to research analyze and resolve inquiries and discrepancies in a high-volume environment while meeting deadlines
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively with partner agencies and internal teams
  
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and provide constructive feedback to enhance provider-facing and internal workflows
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including file sharing in SharePoint word processing spreadsheets and presentation software) and online data collection systems
  
• Flexibility to adapt to new tasks priorities and special projects

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail postal service fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: TTY: 786-8389

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.