CIS Personnel Development Coordinator Limited Service

The Department for Children and Families Child Development Division (CDD) is hiring a CIS Personnel Development (PD) Coordinator. This position works in CDDs Childrens Integrated Services (CIS) team which implements a system of early intervention family support and prevention services that help ensure the healthy development and well-being of young children.

CDD is housed in the Waterbury State Office Complex (WSOC). The PD Coordinator position is a hybrid position allowing for some remote work. The CIS unit also has weekly in-person meetings in Waterbury and occasionally holds other team events on-site-a successful candidate should have a reliable way to get to Waterbury as needed for these activities.

A CIS Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for ongoing coordination of a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development for CIS providers. This includes:
Leading CIS personnel recruitment and retention;
Collaborating with State of Vermont partners Vermonts institutes of higher education and others to support the preparation for those who may enter the field of early childhood;
Providing professional development consultation and technical assistance to CIS regional teams;
Planning and implementing workforce training activities for the CIS system.

Needed experience for this position includes:
Experience working with young children and families;
Experience working with children with specialized needs or risk factors;
Experience in the development and provision of training and professional development activities;
Experience providing technical assistance coaching and/or mentoring to staff working with young children and families;
Experience implementing policies and processes that minimize differences in client service utilization as well as maximize provider recruitment and retention.

Skills needed for this position include:
Reliability;
Well developed organizational skills;
Self-motivation independence and the ability to work autonomously;
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We have a diverse team that relies on teamwork and collaboration. Applicants with different and/or unique backgrounds experiences and/or perspectives are encouraged to apply.

This is a Limited Service position dependent on grant funding but that is expected to be extended annually. If you have any questions about this posting please feel free to contact the CIS IDEA Part C Administrator Leslie Davis by email at:

This position CIS Personnel Development Coordinator- Limited Service (Job Requisition #55463) is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
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Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 Hiring Standards Vermont and/or national criminal record checks as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate to the position under recruitment will be conducted on candidates with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are primarily performed in both a standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. A variety of meetings and public hearings may require some evening work. Strong conflicting opinions on policy program implementation and allocation of resources may be encountered.

Education: Masters degree in education human services public administration or related field.

Experience: Three years of experience in education or human service organization including one at administrative consultative or planning level preferably in child or family services.

OR

Education: Bachelors degree in education human services organizational development public administration or related human services field.

Experience: Five years experience as described above.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity but its more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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