Early Childhood Education - Standards and Support Specialist 

Overview:
The Standards and Support Specialist is responsible for administering the various regulatory aspects of Family Child Care and School Age Care Program Registration. These responsibilities include but are not limited to recruiting providers; assuring compliance with applicable legislation and regulations; and providing ongoing support to child care providers. The Specialist will work collaboratively with staff members of CCRR and other agencies.

Responsibilities:

Taking into account the cultural and linguistic needs of the community, the Program Standards and Support Specialist will:

a. Establish and maintain professional relationships with child care providers and enhance their capabilities to operate a program that meets regulatory requirements.

b. Within the strict time frames required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and the Rockland County Department of Social Services (RCDSS) the specialist will initiate, process, maintain, and follow-up all paperwork, records, etc. related to child care program registration, renewal, and mid-point reviews for Family Child Care and School Age Care programs:

c. Meticulously maintain record-keeping of both paper files and OCFS’ databases. Assure the provision of regular, timely, and accurate updates and status reports to appropriate CCRR and external departments and outside agencies.

d. Conduct on-site visits to monitor and encourage compliance with applicable regulations/guidelines; conduct unannounced and scheduled site visits/inspections; respond to complaints about potential violations of OCFS regulations; and work to assure compliance with regulations.

e. Provide technical assistance to child care providers in person and via telephone, teleconference, and/or email; observe program site conditions to provide appropriate input and assess overall compliance with regulations/guidelines.

f. When necessary, generate a complaint to be processed according to regulatory standards and/or policies.

g. Maintain effective professional working relationships with the state, regional, and local agencies.

h. Collaborate with agency staff and external partners to provide training and professional development opportunities related to the various and diverse elements of child care and marketing of the agency to child care programs.

i. Participate in outreach efforts to child care providers, families, businesses, and other community partners as required. Participate in agency events, community events, and visibilities as required.

j. Participate in a variety of internal agency meetings. Meet agency reporting requirements.

k. Maintain personal professional growth and development through a variety of activities.

l. Participate in other projects or activities as assigned.

Position Scope:

1. Organization responsibilities (Supervision given/received/freedom to act):

Under the direction of the Director of Program Standards, Support and Professional Development Services; with some latitude for independent action as pertains to aspects of work. No supervision responsibilities. Adhere to all Agency Policies and Procedures.

2. Budget/Fiscal responsibility:

No direct budget/fiscal responsibility; May participate in registration operations.

3. Internal contacts (Type/frequency):

All staff employees of the Agency in providing services of the department and in coordinating the team's activities with other areas of the Agency.

4. External contacts (Type/frequency):

Contacts with regulators, providers, parents, state agencies, and other external clients to provide information and/or technical assistance; influence or persuade these contacts as appropriate on a regular and frequent basis.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Associates Degree with at least two years’ experience in early childhood education, child care, childhood development, or related field. Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA) a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, proof reading skills, and speaking.
• Knowledge of Office of Children and Family Services regulations; exposure to and respect for early care and education, and family child care and school age care in particular.
• Familiarity with and experience teaching/mentoring adults.
• Training credential, or the qualifications to obtain a training credential, a plus. Knowledge of QUALITYStarsNY standards, NYS Early Learning Standards, Core Body of Knowledge, and OCFS Core Competencies a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Google applications is required.
• Impeccable customer service, communication, presentation, and organizational skills required, as is the ability to self-direct and prioritize task and time management. Ability and confidence to manage and accomplish multiple simultaneous projects and complete assignments.
• Ability to work with individuals of various backgrounds and cultures, demonstrating cultural responsiveness.
• Proficiency with technology, including database and spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and executing projects of varying complexity and delivering them within specified time frames.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in a child care program or with child care providers?
   
• Are you familiar with New York State Child Care Regulations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Orangeburg, NY 10962 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Nurse (RN, NP) - Health Care Consultant

Overview:
The Health Care Consultant is accountable for assuring the effective and efficient process by which Child Care Providers qualify for licensure for medication administration. This includes Medication Administration Training (MAT), policy and procedures set forth in the child care program's health care plan, approval of the health care plan, instruction and monitoring of program's adherence to the health care plan, verification of qualifications of staff approved to administer medication, approval of health care plan as set forth in NYS Office of Child and Family Service (OCFS) regulations. The Health Care Consultant provides technical assistance; workshops and training to programs and providers on the topics addressed in the health care plan, best practices in child care health and supports the goals and endeavors of the Agency. The incumbent will work collaboratively with staff members of CCRR and other agencies.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all Child Care Resources of Rockland and NYS Office of Children and Family Services and Rockland County contract responsibilities are being met such as processing incoming paperwork, visits, complaint/violations, and data entry in a timely manner.

2. Keep current on all rules and regulations and other publications and requirements for the Health Care process, as they are released.

3. Guide all programs and providers on staying compliant.

4. Ensure required visits of programs are completed.

5. Responsible for all compliance issues and follow through with providers and programs.

6. Maintain ongoing contact with providers and programs to include giving technical assistance using a variety of methods such as

face-to-face, phone, mail, and email.

7. Collaborate and share information with CCRR staff.

8. Collaborate in generating the Agency Newsletter by submitting an article related to the work upon request.

9. Collaborate with staff from the State, Regional, and local Office of Children and Family Services and other regulatory and governmental agencies.

10. Maintain professional licensures and certifications and expertise related to child care health issues.

11. Provide reports and statistics to Agency and other outside agencies.

12. Identify demographic information by using reports, data, and statistics from the CCRR needs assessment, provider and parent surveys, core services assessment, consumer satisfaction surveys, training evaluations, technical assistance evaluations, the Census Bureau, American Community, and America's Edge. This information will be used to develop operational plans in order to meet identified Position Title: Health Care Consultant Status: Exempt Incumbent: Department: Program Standards, Support and Professional Development Services Reports To: Director of Program Standards, Support and Professional Development Services Date: consumer needs and core administrative services. Ensure operational plans include the development, implementation, and evaluation of service delivery outcomes.

13. Coordinate MAT training for the Agency, to include participation in scheduling trainings, promotion of trainings, dissemination of information including grant forms, maintenance of MAT materials and serving as MAT trainer.

14. Develop curriculum for workshops/training sessions personally conducted by the incumbent; collaborate in the development of curriculum when someone other than the incumbent is the trainer/leader/presenter. Curriculum will include training related to the New York State OCFS regulatory component areas; CDA Functional Areas; and the Core Body of Knowledge.

15. Review and record all immunizations for those programs involved in expanded services. Follow through with all immunizations not meeting the standards or in question.

16. Participate in community events and visibilities.

17. Participate in agency events such as the CCRR Annual Meeting and others that are planned.

18. Participate in a variety of internal agency meetings.

19. Maintain personal professional growth and development through a variety of activities.

20. Participate in other projects or activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Current valid New York State License in the field of: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Registered Nurse (RN).

2. Successful completion of Medication Administration Training for Trainers.

3. Three years’ experience related to community health, pediatrics, infection control, occupational health and safety, advocacy preferred.

4. Strong writing skills: technical and expository.

5. Knowledge of Office of Children and Family Services regulations, and Head Start Performance Standards preferred.

6. Advanced instructional skills; previous experience in leading groups, training, teaching, presentations, and public speaking.

7. Interpersonal relationship skills, customer service, intercultural competency.

8. Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

9. Current CPR certification and First Aid certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
403(b)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account

Ability to Commute:
Orangeburg, NY 10962 (Required)

Work Location: In person