What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Services Coordinator for Child Care - Taunton position at Dept of Children and Families?
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a mission-driven, highly organized problem solver to fill the role of Administrative Services Coordinator for Child Care (Child Care ASC). Located in the Area Offices and reporting to the Area Administrative Manager (AAM) the selected candidate will support and facilitate both emergency and general child care services to all families involved with DCF.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all Inclusive):
- Facilitate children’s enrollment in child care programs including: child care program referrals, re-assessments, transitional child care, case closure.
- Serve as point of contact for child care providers on individual cases if the Social Worker and Supervisor are not available, particularly if there is a need for immediate response
- Act as liaison between the DCF Area Office and care providers
- Maintain up-to-date waiting list for children in need of child care
- Track utilization of child care slots and vouchers
- Report data and information to the Regional Child Care Coordinator as needed on child care utilization and key challenges with child care including but not limited to:
- Unmet child care needs in the Area Office services area
- Issues with Child Care provider contract compliance (e.g., transportation, case management, etc.)
- Identify training needs of DCF staff and /or Supportive Child Care providers
- Assist Regional Child Care Coordinator with running the Temporary Child Care Program (TCCP), including recruiting and working with child care providers and facilitating the contracting process.
- Other duties of an Administrative Services Coordinator as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the mission and mandates of the Department of Children and Families, including previous work with the Department.
- Understanding of the early education and care system in Massachusetts.
- Ability to liaison with and provide guidance and support to Area Office staff.
- Expertise in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Teams.
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
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For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
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