Early Learning Program Coordinator

Early Learning Program Coordinator

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This role will be responsible for a Early Learning Program Coordinator is to support the Early Learning Programs by maintaining accurate files, forms and contracts, developing positive relationships with the providers by ensuring they are aware of current changes to the CCS or Early Learning Programs. The ELP will be responsible for increasing the number of Early Learning Programs to be registered as CCS providers.

  Essential Functions :

• Adheres to the mission of SERCO.
• Responsible for renewing provider agreements
• Responsible for renewing or enrolling relative care provider
• Responsible for maintaining, updating and sending providers list to CCS staff
• Responsible for maintaining, updating and sending end date provider list to FMS and Case Managers
• Responsible for running KinderTrack reports
• Responsible for submitting TRS/TSR weekly/monthly reports
• Responsible for maintaining and updating, as needed, changes with CCS directory
• Be responsive to provider concerns and questions by replying timely and advising management.
• Responsible for annual provider visits
• Responsible for conducting On-Site Observations for children with disabilities
• Responsible for Assisting TRS & TSR with meetings and trainings
• Responsible preparing for/during Child Care Directors Meeting
• Responsible for recruiting and enrolling new Early Learning Programs
• Maintain Providers Files update as needed
• Run KinderTrack reports to verify providers in which need to be renewed
• Connecting with TWC’s child care provider expansion entity/entities
• Connecting with TWC-funded business coaching and business training
• Learning how Workforce Solutions Office staff can help them hire support and other workforce assistance services
• Learning about participating in the Child Care Services program and the Texas Rising Star quality rating system
• Connecting with the Texas Human Health and Services Commission’s Child Care Regulation department to learn about Texas’ regulatory requirements for child care operations
• Connecting with the Texas Department of Agriculture to learn about the Child and Adult Care Food Program
• Learning about the Texas Child Care Availability Portal and the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System
• Serve as back up to the Texas Rising Star Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment:

This job operates in a fast-paced professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel

1. CDS will travel within the SERCO region to conduct site visits.

2. Will occasionally travel to attend conferences or trainings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Baccalaureate degree in Business or the Social/Behavioral Sciences or
• A minimum of three years in the workforce development system or similar setting.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and provide automobile liability insurance as required by the State of Texas.
• Must have access to reliable transportation in order to travel within service area.

Must have Physical demands and work environment :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing duties of the job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; for long periods of time. Employee must be able to drive for extended periods of time. Employees must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, must be able to set up display area.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Fast paced, demanding physically and mentally, will be in constant communications.

*This position will remain open until filled

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.