Closing Date:
03/15/2024 Quality Improvement Specialist – Douglas ESD
Douglas ESD is accepting applications for a Quality Improvement Specialistat ourKlamath Fallslocation, to begin immediately. This position works 220 days per year, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/15/2024 at 5:00 p.m.
STARTING SALARY: $23.99 - $30.92 per hour (Placement is dependent on relevant verifiable experience)
JOB SUMMARY: Recruitment, retention and development of quality early learning professionals and practitioners through direct service provided primarily in Klamath and Lake counties with some service provision to Douglas County.
DUTIES: This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or functions associated with the job.Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking.
Provider Recruitment and Retention

• Coordinate provider recruitment and retention activities primarily in Klamath County with some service to Douglas and Lake counties.
• Assist early learning professionals with professional development planning, navigating college systems and connecting providers to resources.
• Support childcare providers as they navigate Oregon’s early learning systems such as licensure, DHS listing, Oregon Registry, USDA, and others.
• Maintain and conduct provider’s updates in data collection systems.

Technical Assistance, Training and Coaching

• Coordinate and mentor childcare providers in short-term cohorts, networks, and workgroups to increase program quality.
• Develop and deliver training for the early learning workforce through entry level to advanced professional development.
• Deliver training virtually and in-person in our service area, primarily Klamath and Lake with some service to Douglas County.
• Support Care Connections & Education training and events with planning, collecting resources and outreach activities to increase participation.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance for providers regarding program environments, behavioral support, parent connection, introductory business practices and high-quality care.
• Conduct observation and assessments of early learning programs as needed.

College Navigator and Network Facilitator

• Work closely with Klamath Community College Early Childhood Education program to recruit and retain students in the ECE program at KCC.
• Facilitate a network of early childhood Education students in completing scholarships, planning for their professional development, and accessing the most recent supports and scholarships.
• Offer scheduled on campus support to students.
• Ensure collaboration with Care Connections & Education to promote college opportunity and early learning workforce development.

Administrative Duties

• Perform administrative activities such as scheduling meetings and training.
• Provide responsive customer service to providers and community partners.
• Utilize data systems such as FCCO, ORO and others.
• Complete reports as assigned.
• Promote community collaboration between Care Connections & Education, local business, community partners and the South-Central Early Learning Hub.

Community Engagement

• Represent Care Connections & Education in assigned community advisory and early learning leadership meetings.
• Provide community education on the state of childcare and the role of Care Connections and Education in our region.

Travel and Work Hours

• Some evening and occasional Saturday work hours are required to meet the needs of our clients.
• Occasional travel and out-of-town stays are a part of this role as it relates to statewide systems and training for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood preferred.
• Experience supporting young children in early learning setting required.
• Must be a step 10 on the Oregon registry or become a step 10 within 6 months of receiving this position.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching adults preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong 21st century skills.
• Must be willing to work some evenings and Saturdays to meet the needs of our clients.
• Must pass Oregon’s Central Background Registry in addition to Douglas ESD background checks.

BENEFITS: Douglas ESD offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental and vision. Paid holidays and sick leave provided. Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.