What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Specialist I position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Child Care Specialist I
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
HUMAN SVCS
Division
HS-SS ELIGIBILITY SVCS
Requisition Number
2025114
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Days: Monday – Friday
Shift: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies
Shift: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies
Work Site Location
100 Outlaw Street, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE06
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$41,745 annually
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide child-centered, family-focused services to income-eligible families that support family goals of economic self-sufficiency and child development by providing for the supervision and well-being of the child while the parent is participating in an approved activity. The Child Care Specialist I is responsible for providing consumer education that empowers working parents to make informed childcare choices regarding their family’s needs and to engage families in their children’s development and learning. This position works with caseloads within a general outline of work to be performed; and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
TYPICAL TASKS
TYPICAL TASKS
- Conducts interviews to determine and re-determine financial and non-financial eligibility for childcare services.
- Conducts required strength-based assessments and formulates and implements service plans that assist the family in reaching self-sufficiency. Interacts and coordinates with other community organizations and departments to provide services or resources for families.
- Educates families about the availability of childcare providers, the importance of high-quality childcare indicators, and methods to monitor their child/children’s care.
- Assists families in using available tools and data sources to access childcare vendors’ inspection reports and develop methods for addressing care and communication issues with childcare vendors.
- Prepares purchase of service orders for child care services negotiates additional vendor fees and payment adjustments, confirms vendor availability, and provides service authorization.
- Manages ongoing caseload and documents required changes in case management system (VaCMS); maintains paper and electronic records in areas of responsibility; compiles information/data and prepares periodic and special reports.
- Conducts routine child care provider visits that build rapport; serves as a policy implementation liaison and connects community resources to improve quality of care and strengthen business practices that promote the healthy social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children.
- Represents the unit, Dept. of Human Services – Social Services agency, and City on related workgroups or programs; attends unit, staff, and team meetings to exchange information.
- Performs routine office tasks such as correspondence, data entry, filing, faxing, telephoning, and photocopying. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in early childhood development, business, psychology, sociology, accounting, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in early childhood development, business, psychology, sociology, accounting, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Explains the employment services program
- Makes assessments of customer needs and develops employment plans, utilizing job search, work experience, education and training.
- Establishes and monitors self-sufficiency goals through information and assessment of customer background.
- Monitors case reports/records in accordance with regulations.
- Explains the child care program and makes assessments of customer needs. Interviews persons for assistance, obtains necessary information;
- Explains nature of temporary assistance benefit programs and determines reasons and need for assistance;
- Processes applications for financial assistance and diversion;
- Determines eligibility for assistance and benefit levels using automated systems and manual methods;
- Evaluates employability status of clients and explores potential sources of income;
- Explains client responsibilities, rights and program availability;
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
03/04/2025
Job Close Date
03/19/2025
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Climbing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, adding machine, calculator, printer, car and related equipment
Protective Equipment Required
N/A
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
S = Seasonally
Fire Hazards
S = Seasonally
Explosives
S = Seasonally
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
S = Seasonally
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
D = Daily
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
D = Daily
Wetness/Humidity
D = Daily
Darkness or Poor Lighting
D = Daily
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $41,745
