What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Business Coordinator (Program Specialist II), Grade 21 position at Montgomery County Government?
About The Position
The anticipated salary range for this position will be $68,501 - $100,349.
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department , we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a dynamic, detailed oriented, and knowledgeable Child Care Business Co ordinator to empower family child care programs and small child care centers (up to 75 children). The Child Care Business Co ordinator will support programs with financial competencies from child care business start up through successful child care business sustainability.
What You'll Be Doing
The coordinator will play a key role in supporting child care providers develop sound business practices through technical assistance , consultation, and training on crucial business metrics; such as enrollment strategies, full fee collection, budgeting, cost per child calculations, etc. to enhance and sustain their operational efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience providing financing, accounting, or business assistance to child care providers.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degre e in administration , financing, or accounting.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted.
Certification: MSDE approved t rainer through the Maryland State Department of Education required.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for interview will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas.
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
The anticipated salary range for this position will be $68,501 - $100,349.
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department , we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a dynamic, detailed oriented, and knowledgeable Child Care Business Co ordinator to empower family child care programs and small child care centers (up to 75 children). The Child Care Business Co ordinator will support programs with financial competencies from child care business start up through successful child care business sustainability.
What You'll Be Doing
The coordinator will play a key role in supporting child care providers develop sound business practices through technical assistance , consultation, and training on crucial business metrics; such as enrollment strategies, full fee collection, budgeting, cost per child calculations, etc. to enhance and sustain their operational efficiency.
- Work with child care program owners to guide them through the process of understanding the fiscal managing a child care program;
- Provide expert consultation and training on business metrics and the effective use of management solutions.
- Deliver business coaching within a collaborative, reflective, and strength-based framework.
- Develop and provide trainings to child care providers for business development and sustainability;
- Develop and implement strategies to maximize program operational efficiency through targeted strategies and best practices.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of provided support and make necessary adjustments.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices in child care business management.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience providing financing, accounting, or business assistance to child care providers.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degre e in administration , financing, or accounting.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted.
Certification: MSDE approved t rainer through the Maryland State Department of Education required.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference for interview will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas.
- Working knowledge of Maryland EXCELS and Maryland child care regulatory system (COMAR)
- Bilingual Proficiency in Spanish, Amharic, or French
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $68,501 - $100,349
