Family Consultant in Child Care Homes

Child Care Connections of Cleveland County, Inc.

Family Child Care Consultant Job Description

Organization: Child Care Connections of Cleveland County, Inc.

Unit: Child Care Resource and Referral

Service Area: CCR&R Region 7 Funding: Department of Child Development and Early Education/FCC TA Contract

Position: Region 7 CCR&R Family Child Care Consultant

Work Location: Child Care Connections Shelby NC.

Classification: Non-exempt/Regular Full Time 40 Hours Per Week

Scope of Work:

This position will work with the CCR&R Statewide Family Child Care Project Manager and the CCR&R FCC Statewide Support Team to build and sustain a localized system of technical assistance and professional development that supports FCC educators, where connections and collaborations with peer mentors and other professional agencies and organizations supporting FCC are valued and embedded in a diverse, equitable and inclusive service delivery model driven by identified FCC needs.

This position will be housed in the Lead Resource and Referral Agency for Region 7 and will be considered an employee of that agency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Lead and support work in the region with FCC operators

· Intentionally provide collaboration and networking opportunities where operators can share and provide feedback on the service delivery model.

· Provide technical assistance.

· Provide professional development.

· Provide FCC PD and TA in multiple modalities to meet FCC operator needs.

· Connect and collaborate with other CCR&R staff and peer mentors to create a multi-level relationship-based, culturally, and linguistically responsive support system.

· Ensure equitable access to technical assistance and professional development opportunities that support FCC individual needs in their regions.

· Provide a flexible schedule to accommodate the TA & PD needs of FCC operators outside of their business day.

· Work with Project Manager and Anchors to identify potential peer mentors and collaborate with them for individualized FCC support for operators (paired meetings, TA, etc.)

· Identify, support, and prioritize TA for FCC Start-Up

· Collaborate with lead agency management and the FCC Project management team to develop a regional team (Regional FCC Consultant, lead or local CCR&R staff, and peer mentors)

· Schedule and conduct quarterly regional team meetings.

· Schedule check-in meetings with FCC mentors or participate in Peer Mentor professional learning communities if scheduled by Project Manager or Management Team Anchors

· Schedule and conduct quarterly collaboration and networking opportunities with local FCC operators in their service area.

· Share with Project Manager, Management Team Anchors, and Agency Supervisor regional team feedback, successes, concerns, local trends, etc.

· Support research, study, or survey opportunities through the project or other NC collaborative partners as identified by the Project Manager

· Support TA and PD skill-building opportunities for themselves and regional team members, as identified.

· Document work activities and submit required reports and data to Agency Supervisor, Project Manager, and Management Team Anchors

· Provide feedback from regional activities to inform continued work to support FCC operators.

· Attend statewide FCC team meetings, training, and events as required by Project Manager in coordination with Agency Supervisor

· Attend agency meetings, training, and events as required by Agency Supervisor in collaboration with Project Manager

· Support both the Agency and the Statewide FCC Project as identified in the Scope of Work

· Other duties as assigned to fulfill contractual requirements.

· Participate in local, regional, and state meetings as required by the Statewide Project Manager and Executive Director of the Region 7 Lead Agency.

· Participate in project evaluation plan, including data collection and quarterly reporting.

· Carry out other administrative support activities as requested by the Executive Director

Competencies:

An individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Problem-solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a confidential and timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, exhibits willingness to try new things, and collaborates well with a team that values diversity.
• Oral Communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in all situations and demonstrates presentation skills when providing information in meetings.
• Written Communication – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and can read and interpret written information.
• Planning/Organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality Control – the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors their own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability – the individual consistently completes work assigned, meets deadlines, follows instructions, responds to supervision, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security – the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Education/Experience:

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a similar field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education with NCICDP Level 11 Certification and Technical Assistance/Professional Development Endorsements preferred. OR be able to acquire NCICDP Level 11 Certification and Technical Assistance/Professional Development Endorsements with in 2 months of hire. Applicants should be proficient in the current NC Child Care Licensure Rules & Regulations. Computer skills and knowledge or adaptability to learn and master multiple software applications are necessary. Completed training and demonstrated competence with the Family Child Care Home Environmental Rating Scales preferred. Experience in leading/supporting collaborative teams is preferred. Previous experience as a Family Child Care educator or experience in supporting Family Child Care educators is a plus.

Special Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients
• Technology experience: knowledge of Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, web-based meeting/training/data collection platforms, etc., with the ability to adapt to master new programs.
• Lead collaborative teams effectively.
• Demonstrate and actively pursue additional learning opportunities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion—ability to work with diverse clients.
• Build rapport with FCC ECE collaborators.
• Attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation of activities.
• Ability to manage work and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize work to balance duties.

· Working knowledge of NC CCR&R System

· Ability to independently manage a large caseload of technical assistance and training throughout the region.

· Ability to prioritize work and travel schedules to balance administrative duties, technical assistance, and training.

· Professional appearance and demeanor

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an environment with electronic device visual displays. Working flexible hours may be required to meet reporting deadlines. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Special Working Requirements:

An automobile at your disposal; a valid, non-suspended driver’s license and a current automobile liability policy with continuous coverage.

• Must be able to manipulate and operate office supplies and equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.
• Travel will be required to include regional, some statewide, and limited nationally, as appropriate.
• Requires the need for a flexible schedule to meet deadlines and/or address learner needs, including night and/or weekend work.
• May work in office shared space or from a home office with internet connectivity.
• If working from a home office, ensure that the space and equipment used are conducive to work productivity and performance.

· Extensive travel throughout the region and some state-required out-of-state travel.

· No substantiation or criminal conviction for child abuse or neglect

Full-time position: 40 hours a week (Summer work 4 -10 hrs days)

Salary range: $39,500 - $47,000

Employee Perks/Benefits:

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Annual Leave

Telecommuting options (mobile office/laptop)

Access to free on-demand online training through SWCDC (CEUs)

Family-friendly agency

Strengths-based team approach

Opportunities to attend conferences/professional development outside of the agency.

Access to educational materials related to the scope of work.

Employment is conditional based on a background check and drug testing.

References must be furnished upon request. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

A completed Child Care Connections of Cleveland County, Inc. application and official transcript will be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,500.00 - $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a current NCICDP Level 11 Certification and Technical Assistance/Professional Development Endorsement?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Shelby, NC 28150 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,500 - $47,000