Child Care Services Specialist

Must be fluent in two or more languages, including one that supports the needs of the program and community.

As a Child Care Services Specialist, you will be responsible for community-wide Child Care Resource and Referral services. You will work collaboratively with other Child Youth and Family Services (CYFS) Programs and coordinate with the Children Services Coordinator and Manager. Your role will support CAPSLO’s mission by ensuring that referrals for services and related activities are promptly and appropriately processed.

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:

• Child Care Services Specialist I:
  • Associate in Arts (AA) degree in early childhood education, child development, resource and referral, social services and/or case management, or other related field.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in early care and education.
• Child Care Services Specialist II:
  • All qualifications of Level I.
  • At least one (1) year of experience working as a referral specialist or coach in early care and education or related field.
• Child Care Services Specialist III:
  • All qualifications of Level II.
  • Four (4) years of experience as a referral specialist or coach in early care and education or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent is preferred.
• Has a dependable, insured transportation and valid California driver’s license (mileage to be reimbursed) and acceptable driving record.  A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required.

As a Child Care Services Specialist you will:

• Plan, develop, and conduct training and individualized consultation for individuals to become child care providers.
• Provide child care planning and referral services to support families in finding a quality child care match and link them with resources.
• Collect data and statistics, and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports.
• Recruit and enroll participants into the Child Care Food Program and various quality improvement programs.
• Communicate regulations, distribute resources, and contribute to the health, safety, and viability of child care programs.
• Conduct site visits for compliance monitoring, licensing support, activities with children, or assistance with paperwork.
• Process eligibility and claims for meal reimbursement.
• Perform various clerical tasks including typing, word processing, computer input, compiling statistics, copying, maintaining mailing lists, receiving and routing incoming program mail, and filing.
• Represent programs at workshops, conferences, and meetings.
• Act as library receptionist and perform some library clerical functions during hours open to the public.
• Use reasonable precautions in the performance of duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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