Resource & Referral CCIP Specialist

Company: Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

4Cs Now Hiring:Resource & Referral CCIP SpecialistFull Time, Non-Exempt Position, Pay Range: $23-$28/hour DOE_Are you inspired by the mission of 4Cs? __Do you want to make a powerful difference in the community? _The Community Child Care Council is looking for an outstanding individual to join the Resource &Referral Department. The Specialist in this position is part of the Child Care Initiative Project(CCIP) team and will be responsible for providing information and technical assistance to individuals interested in starting their own family child care home (FCCH) business. The Specialist will provide outreach to the community to recruit trainees to the program and present workshops developed by the CCIP team, as well as tracking and reporting relevant program data.Additionally, the specialist will give child care and community resources to the general public through phone shifts.Primary Duties and Responsibilities* Work with the team to develop and implement CCIP trainings focused on child development, health and safety, FCCH business practices and other relevant topics* Participate in development of marketing strategies to recruit trainees to the CCIP program* Provide trainings in person and/or on Zoom, typically evenings/weekends when potential child care providers are available* Provide technical assistance to potential FCCH licensees, including FCCH application review and walk-through before Community Care Licensing visits to ensure readiness for inspection of their home* Track and input data into relevant databases, collaborate on program reports, as requested* Provide information and referrals to persons seeking child care and related services, primarily by phone* Accurately add information to the Childcare Eligibility List (CEL) and update as needed* Maintain up to date information on family child care homes and centers in our service area using the R&R database* Provide community resources information to clients, parents, providers and staff* Comply with all applicable program regulations and funding terms and conditions* Consistently display excellent customer service, including having a friendly and approachable tone of voice and body language, returning phone calls within twenty-four hours, and maintaining positive interactions with others* Attend community outreach events, as requested* Serve on minimum of one agency or department committee* Other duties, as assignedSkills and Qualifications* Knowledge of or interest in the California child care licensing regulations and process* Knowledge of current trends in child care and child development, ECE units or experience in a Family Child Care Home or other early learning setting* Experience developing and implementing large group trainings or presentations* Proven track record of strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, with the ability to be resourceful when seeking solutions* Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office programs (specifically Word,PowerPoint and Excel), Zoom or other e-training platforms, email, and internet* Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish* Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated accuracy with data input* Excellent customer services skills* Ability to work well as a member of a team and with people from various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds* Valid driver's license and insured vehicleBenefits and Perks* Generous Vacation and Sick Time - 4Cs Directors accrue 17 days (3+ weeks) of vacation time and 12 days of sick time, annually* 14 Paid Holidays beginning in 2022* Flexibility in work schedule* 4Cs contributes $600 per month towards your health benefits package.* Comprehensive health benefit package, including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, EmployeeAssistance Program, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long Term Disability.* 403B Retirement Plan* Professional Development support* Employee Resource Groups, including Wellness, DEI, Celebration and Recognition_4Cs is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the richness that our differences bring to our community. 4Cs encourages employees to be accepting of differences. Further, 4Cs seeks to foster and celebrate diversity in our clients, our employees, and our community. 4Cs will work to integrate diversity throughout every aspect of the agency's activities, and will create an environment of welcome and appreciation for all clients and employees. _Job Type: Full-timePay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hourBenefits:* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:* Santa Rosa, CA 95401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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