What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Specialist - Bilingual Required position at Center For Family Life?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE : ? Childcare Specialist
JOB TYPE : Full-time
REPORTS TO : Project Manager
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION : The Childcare Specialist will assist with a grant-funded project to connect families in Brooklyn to childcare assistance
I. RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to :
- Collaborate with agency staff and community service providers to identify families in need of childcare assistance
- Screen families for eligibility utilizing a standardized tool and complete applications
- Enroll childcare providers in the program and assist them in enrolling children
- Build knowledge / expertise of the NYC childcare landscape in Brooklyn to assist families to connect with childcare as needed
- Determine the appropriate childcare type and setting to meet the family's eligibility and needs
- Conduct yearly recertifications for continuing eligibility and enrollment
- Utilize excellent communication skills to engage families and childcare providers, troubleshoot, and assist them with successfully using assistance
- Conduct visits to childcare providers
- Provide information or referrals for childcare for families who are not deemed eligible for assistance through the project
- Refer all families to CFLSP Benefits Access & Enrollment team, and to other CFLSP programs and resources as needed
- Collaborate with the fiscal department to track and distribute funds
- Track childcare enrollment and recertification
- Maintain project data
- Create and maintain case records for each family and provider
- Attend meetings with the project team, funder, and stakeholders
- Participate in advocacy efforts as requested
II. QUALIFICATIONS :
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY : ?
The Childcare Specialist utilizes high-level interpersonal and problem-solving skills to identify and screen families for childcare assistance, assist in connecting families with childcare providers as needed, track enrollment, and maintain project data.
SALARY : $42,500 to $45,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits :
This is a full-time position. Benefits included Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance along with the opportunity to participate in additional voluntary life, disability, and 403B retirement plan. Up to four weeks of paid vacation.
Salary Description
42,500 to $45,000 per year.
Salary : $42,500 - $45,000
