Job Summary

Project Duration - June 30, 2016

We seek a knowledgeable and creative Quality/Career Coaching Specialist for our Resource & Referral department who will be responsible for specialized technical assistance and support to child care providers, including on-site quality improvement coaching and promotion of professional development access and attainment through June 30, 2016.  In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with child care professionals, provide mentoring and resources to help providers integrate new information into child care practice, facilitate the development of an individualized professional development plan, and connect providers to professional growth opportunities. Additionally, the Quality/Career Coaching Specialist will recruit participants and build trust with participating child care providers.  You'll also provide and maintain reports of work activities and track/monitor progress of participants. Lastly, you'll perform other duties as assigned by Coordinator and/or Program Manager.

 Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience working in a child care setting and working with adult learners and diverse client populations.  Familiarity with various child care assessment tools.
• BA/Science in Child Development or related field from an accredited university preferred. 
• Knowledge of County, State and Federal provider contract requirements for Resource & Referral, Alternative Payment and Child Care Subsidy Programs. 
• Working knowledge of California's child care delivery system and child care provider population.  
• Working knowledge of higher education systems and requirements. 
• Strong time management, organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills and experience with a diverse client base
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to apply program guidelines and follow procedures.
• Ability to take initiative on projects and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and insurance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish both oral and written language preferred.

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture.  As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

 For more information, please visit our website:  www.crystalstairs.org

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