Child Care Consultant for Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, O'Brien, Osceola Counties

Are you interested in improving the quality of child care?  Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. Child Care Resource Program has the following position open:

Child Care Consultant for Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, O’Brien, Osceola Counties. 

•     40 hours per week.
•     Eligible for benefits, including IPERS.  Telecommute position.
•     A Bachelor’s Degree is required in Early Childhood, Elementary Education with Early Child Endorsement, or Child and Family Services.  
•     Responsibilities include providing on-site consultation to non-registered Child Care Homes, Child Care Development Homes, Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools. Travel is required.  Reliable transportation, proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license required

For more information please go to www.midsioux.org.  1-800-859-2025.  An Equal Opportunity Employer

•     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.

Apply online at www.midsioux.org

•     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 Quality Rating System (QRS) 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 (QRS), 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.