Job Description

JOB TITLE: Child Care Specialist (Regional) DEPARTMENT: EET & Child Care

REPORTS TO: Child Care Coordinator POSITION STATUS: Full-time, Non-exempt

JOB GRADE: 4, DOE APPROVED: January 2024

Job Goal: Responsible for assisting eligible AVCP region clients with the Child Care Assistance Program services funded through the EET & CC Program. This is a child contact position and subject to PL 101-30.

Performance Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Travel to Bethel-base assigned villages as required by program operations.
• Meets with IRA or Traditional Councils in the AVCP region to maintain a working relationship between AVCP and the Councils in the area of Child Care Services.
• Collects applications from parents and providers for services. Screens for eligibility.
• Collects data to complete the application process. Discusses program policies and requirements with potential and eligible parents and providers.
• Collects documentation for processing assistance payments and maintains electronic and paper files for all eligible clients.
• Acts as a resource for parents that need child care.
• Assists in providing training in health, safety, hygiene, nutrition, and developmentally appropriate practices in a family child care setting.
• Assists in providing Pediatric First Aid classes for eligible providers.
• Conducts annual/bi-annual home inspections for each approved child care home to ensure the minimum health and safety standards are met. Reviews emergency procedure plans and monitors to assure continued compliance.
• Acts as a community advocate, makes referrals and conducts follow-ups to assist communities to develop and improve child care services.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have strong written, verbal and analytical skills. Fluency in Yup’ik and English strongly preferred. Travel to regional areas is required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED is required. Preferred experience in general office procedures of at least three (3) months and, in-depth knowledge of Child Care Programs, early childhood development or elementary education, monitoring and evaluating compliance with health and safety standards and nutritional regulations, developmentally appropriate activities, and monitoring and training child care providers. Familiarity with statewide/regional governments and non-profit organizations is also desired.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: none