Child Care Consultant

Are you interested in improving the quality of child care in Iowa?


The Child Care Resource Program is seeking a full-time, telecommute Child Care Consultant to cover Pocahonas, Calhoun, & Webster Counties.
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree is required in Early Childhood, Elementary Education with Early Child Endorsement, Child and Family Services or closely related field.
Responsibilities include providing on-site or virtual consultation, practice-based coaching and technical assistance to non-registered Child Care Homes, Child Care Development Homes, Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools.
Travel is required.
Reliable transportation, proof of insurance and a valid driver's license.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide on-site consultation, evidence-based coaching and technical assistance to non-registered Child Care Homes, Child Care Development Homes, Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools.
Promote the use of inclusive and culturally-appropriate child care policies and services.
Meet CCR&R regional expectations and performance measures.
Knowledge of DHS rules and regulations for Child Care Development Homes and Licensed Child Care Centers and Preschools; and assist with Registration of Child Development Homes.
Assist child care businesses with Child Development Home, Child Care Assistance and Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K) applications and submitted to the regional office with 100% accuracy.
Report allegations of child care abuse, child neglect and non-compliance to DHS.
Report non-compliance with child care regulations to the Iowa Child Care Complaint Hotline.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Excellent computer, organizational and office skills.
Excellent written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, set priorities and follow directions.
Maintain professional behavior, attitude, and confidentiality. Ability to display cultural sensitivity.
Respond positively to change.
Ability to participate in events, training sessions and meetings (flexible hours, including some evenings, overnights, and weekends) throughout the region and state.
Must have valid driver's license, insurance and reliable transportation, and maintain a good driving record.
Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter.
Submit to a FBI National Criminal History Check upon employment and every four years thereafter.
Submit to a Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records check before hire and every two years thereafter.
Be able to lift up to 40 pounds, crawl on the floor and occasionally stand 4 hours at a time.
Must be able to complete job duties with reasonable accommodations.
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