Child Care Services Specialist

This role is bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English. A test will be administered prior to employment.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must be able to relate well to all people of the community regardless of color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual  orientation, disability or socio-economic level.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. 
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Based on the program, a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray may be required. 
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable job requirements and background requirements. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. 
• Upon hire, agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Agency staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work. 

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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