CCRN Quality Improvement Specialist
Position Goal:
Serve as Quality Improvement Specialist (QIS or coach) to child care providers with the purpose of improving provider knowledge and ability to deliver quality care and education programs. A coachs role may include working with individuals or groups to offer technical assistance training and resources. Coaches may conduct pre-post assessments of child care environments teacher-child interactions or other quality indicators. Coach may work with providers to develop a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) to strengthen areas identified in the assessment and to support providers to implement their QIPs.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Complete all required training from Western Oregon University to qualify as a QIS
- Deliver coaching to child care providers with the goal of improving provider knowledge and ability to deliver quality care and education programs including appropriate environments activities and teacher-child interaction among other areas. Coaching will be on-site and may also be by phone email or other means. Coaching and technical assistance will be delivered in a supportive and collaborative manner built on the coachs ability to establish a strong and positive relationship with the provider.
- Deliver coaching services using a variety of strategies proven to be effective with adult learners.
- Locate and deliver resources and present individual or group training if appropriate and ensure that information shared with providers is accurate research-based and relevant.
- Work effectively with providers to develop a QIP and support implementation.
- Submit all required paperwork accurately and completely.
- Represent Child Care Resource Network and raise awareness of indicators of quality child care the importance of early childhood and school readiness and other critical areas of the field.
- Comply with ESD rules and policies.
- Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation (see reverse).
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Prerequisites: - Valid Oregon Drivers License.
- English proficiency.
- Solid working knowledge of child care-related programs and related community resources; child abuse reporting and child care regulations and licensing.
- Excellent self-management skills and the ability to take initiative work independently within established guidelines and with a diverse group of participants and partners
- Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer programs and the internet.
- Knowledge of community resources within the service delivery area.
- Positive flexible attitude.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills teamwork and professionalism.
- Pass a background check and maintain enrollment in the Child Care Division Criminal History registry.
Preferred Qualifications: - Degree in early childhood or related field preferred.
- Experience preferred providing early childhood training.
- Mentoring and coaching experience preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
The equivalent combination of experience training certification education or degree that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities may be used as an alternative to prerequisites.
Location:In person at: 918 Chevy Way Medford OR 97504
Length of Position: 1.0 FTE/258 days (Full-year annual position)
Pay: Southern Oregon ESD Classified Hourly Compensation Schedule: $19.96/hr to $23.90/hr for the 2025-2026 school year.
Immediate Supervisor: Program Administrator
SOESD Benefits(For .50 FTE and Over):
- Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2114.00 per month (family coverage)for health dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
- Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) including an additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
- 10 paid holidays plus additional paid days off.
- Agenerous sick vacation and discretionary (personal)leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.
Health Insurance: - OEBB MODA
- Includes medical dental vision & prescription insurance
- Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
Options: - Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts medical day-care expenses
- Optional Coverage for Additional Life AD&D and Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
- 403(b)
- Mercy Flights Membership
Physical Requirements:
The following physical requirements are essential functions of the Quality Improvement Specialist job description.
1. Stand/Walk: 4-6 Hrs/Day
2. Run: Occasionally
3. Sit/Sit on floor:1-4 Hrs/Day
4. Drive:1-4 Hrs/Day
5. Bending:Frequently
6. Squat:Frequently
7. Climb Stairs:Occasionally
8. Single Grasping: Frequently
9. Pushing: Occasionally
10. Pulling: Occasionally
11. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
12. Repetitive Foot Controls: Not At All
13. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Frequently
14. Lifting (25 - 50 lbs): Frequently
15. Lifting (50 - 75 lbs):Occasionally
16. Lifting (75 - 100 lbs): Limited
17. Shift position quickly: Occasionally
18. Strength/endurance:Occasionally
Note:This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws including ORS Ch. 659 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
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Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
