Hilo Career Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

PACH is seeking an individual to be responsible for assisting practitioners with the Childcare Registry and identifying and supporting both practitioners’ professional development goals as well as Health and Safety annual training requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Fields calls from practitioners in their respective island district regarding the Childcare Registry program.
• Reviews Registry applications and necessary supporting documentation. Under the direction of the Registry Specialists, assesses applications for completeness and functions as a liaison between Registry Specialists and practitioners to assist and counsel practitioners in obtaining or updating their Childcare Registry.
• Provides technical assistance to practitioners on how to complete the Registry forms.
• Counsels practitioners on available training opportunities and professional development programs as a way to enhance work performance and support career development goals.
• Performs outreach duties promoting and informing the general public and practitioners of the Childcare Registry
• Provide guidance to all in the field regarding the DHS annual Health & Safety requirements.
• Other Duties:
• Assists in program marketing.
• Assists in gathering data for statistical reports and developing materials used to promote and inform about the Childcare Registry.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Usually indoors under regular office conditions. Requires long periods of sitting.

Work Hours:

• Part Time
• Neighbor Islands: varying hours; each island office determines start and end times; duties may require evening and weekend hours.

Equipment Use:

• Computer and standard office equipment.

Mental, Physical and Communication Demands:

• Requires relating to people in a friendly and professional manner with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be organized and able to pay close attention to detail.
• Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and closely in a team.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and kneel.
• Must occasionally lift/or move more than 50 pound

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Skills and Knowledge:

• Previous experience interacting in a multi-cultural community·
• Requires knowledge of customer service and oral and written communication skills.
• Requires proficiency in computer & typing skills.
• Knowledge of CDA process
• Knowledge of State’s child care licensing requirements is preferred.
• Knowledge of community child care issues and resources is preferred.

Education/Experience:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience working in the early childhood field is preferred

• Costco Membership
• Working Advantage discounts
• Optima Employee Assistance Program (EAP)