WANTED: Child Care Consultant for Child Care Resource and Referral Program for Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Wright & Webster Counties. 40 hours per week. Eligible for benefits including IPERS. Telecommute position, but travel is required within the three counties (Calhoun, Hamilton, and Webster), as well as occasional travel to the Home Office and/or for staff meetings/trainings in Iowa. A Bachelor’s degree is required in Early Childhood, Elementary Education with Early Childhood Endorsement, or Child and Family Services. Travel is required. Reliable transportation, proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license required. Responsibilities include providing on-site consultation to non-registered Child Care Homes, Child Care Development Homes, Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education with Early Childhood Endorsement, or Child and Family Services.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide on-site consultation, evidence-based coaching and technical assistance to non-registered Child Care Homes, Child Care Development Homes, Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools.
• Promote the use of inclusive and culturally-appropriate child care policies and services.
• Meet CCR&R regional expectations and performance measures.
• Knowledge of DHS rules and regulations for Child Care Development Homes and Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools; and assist with Registration of Child Development Homes.
• Assist child care businesses with Child Development Home, Child Care Assistance and Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K) applications and submitted to the regional office with 100% accuracy.
• Report allegations of child care abuse, child neglect and non-compliance to DHS.
• Report non-compliance with child care regulations to the Iowa Child Care Complaint Hotline.
• Recruit new child care businesses throughout service area.
• Responsible for increasing provider participation in quality initiatives in assigned service area including: Preservice/Orientation, ChildNet Certification, Quality Rating System Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K), Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Nutrition and Physical Activity Self-Assessment for Child Care (NAP SACC), Iowa Program for Infant and Toddler (PITC), Environment Rating Scales (ERS), National Accreditation, peer support groups and other quality initiatives.
• Provide group training based on approved curriculum if required. Meet level II instructor qualifications as outlined in the Iowa CCR&R Network Training Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Provide evidence-based coaching that aligns with series training curricula.
• Complete provider records and submit data for reports on a timely basis utilizing required data collection methods.
• Communicate with child care providers and adjust technical assistance to their needs, knowledge and capability.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Department of Human Services and community partners.
• Assist Child Care Consultants in other service areas as needed.
• Achieve I-Consult Credential.
• Provide leadership as assigned in assigned area of expertise: Infant Toddler, Business Development, CDA Professional Development; Culture and Linguistic, Development Assessments, Early Childhood-Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (EC-PBIS), Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Rating Scales (ERS), and Fingerprinting.
• Attend mandatory trainings as requested.
• Attend agency and community meetings as requested.
• Promote CCR&R services to parents, providers, legislators and community partners.
• Provide or participate in presentations and/or fairs to educate community leaders/organizations on CCR&R services and child care issues targeting families and child care providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Excellent computer, organizational and office skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and follow directions.
• Maintain professional behavior, attitude, and confidentiality. Ability to display cultural sensitivity.
• Respond positively to change.
• Ability to participate in events, training sessions and meetings (flexible hours, including some evenings, overnights, and weekends) throughout the region and state.
• Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation, and maintain a good driving record.
• Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter.
• Submit to a FBI National Criminal History Check upon employment and every four years thereafter.
• Submit to a Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records check before hire and every two years thereafter.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds, crawl on the floor and occasionally stand 4 hours at a time.
• Must be able to complete job duties with reasonable accommodations.