Connections for Children is seeking a collaborative, adaptable, and enthusiastic professional to join our mission-driven organization.
Our mission is to build a stronger future for children, families, and communities through high quality child care resources, education, and guidance.With more than four decades of experience, Connections for Children is a trusted expert on early education and child care in the Westside and South Bay communities of Los Angeles County.
We help thousands of parents each year find the solutions they need to help their families.Scope The Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) Coordinator is responsible for compliance of the CCIP contract administered through Connections for Children.
Funded through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), the goal of CCIP is to improve and expand access to healthy, safe, and enriching care for infants and toddlers.
The project includes funding for start-up costs to support those looking to open a family child care home and for guidance through the licensing process.
The CCIP Coordinator will support family child care providers by coordinating the distribution of CCIP resources and providing technical assistance to eligible child care providers.
The CCIP Coordinator will outreach to new providers to participate in program and will assist with timely updates of provider data in the agency database My Child Care Plan.Primary Responsibilities1.
Executes distribution of CCIP resources.Develops and leads implementation of CCIP grant expenditure plan.Brainstorms CCIP expenditures with Resource & Referral staff.Ensures the timely execution of CCIP contract by collaborating with Resource & Referral and Subsidy Department staff as well as external vendors.Maintains accurate records of project activities and expenses.Drafts and submits project reports as needed.2.
Facilitates community outreach to build CCIP Provider network.Hosts group discussions and initiatives to survey provider needs.Recruits potential family child care providers and family, friend, and neighbor providers to participate in implementing infant/toddler care activities or capacity building.Prepares and collaborates on the design of brochures, flyers, website information, and schedules as needed for grants, conferences, and trainings.Contacts providers by phone, email, and mail to inform them of ongoing stipends, workshops, and resources.Communicates CCIP program information to providers and community partners.3.
Provides program support to potential and existing CCIP ProvidersCollaborates with Resource & Referral staff to support providers in improving best practices with children.Provides technical assistance, information, and on-site support as needed to CCIP program participants.Updates provider records in My Child Care Plan on a regular basis.Stays current on CA Title 22 and CA Title 5 regulations.Offers support, on-site technical assistance, and information to program participants.4.
Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by working cooperatively within the department, the agency, and with the agency’s community partners.5.
Represents the agency with professionalism in all interactions.
This includes over the phone, in person, using electronic media, and written correspondence.6.
Exercises good time management skills in the execution of all coordinator duties.7.
Utilizes resources to maintain industry knowledge including, but not limited to the use of technology, attending workshops, classes, and meetings.8.
Contributes to the team effort by meeting set department goals within departmental deadlines.Additional Responsibilities1.
Participates in visibility events as needed.2.
Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and annual retreats.3.
Performs other duties as needed and assigned.Knowledge and Skill Requirements 1.
Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or related field and minimum four years of professional experience in child care field.2.
Familiarity with Resource & Referral agencies, Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP), and Child Care Licensing regulations highly desirable.3.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and meet deadlines.4.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children.5.
Language Skills: Excellent Reading, Writing, and Oral Communication are required.
Bilingual Spanish highly desirable.6.
Experience working with diverse populations in a culturally sensitive manner.7.
Proven ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and discretion.8.
Ease speaking in front of small and large audiences.9.
Computer skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
Comfort using Zoom or other video conferencing platforms required.10.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.11.
Must have reliable transportation for local travel.12.
Must have good driving record with proof of liability insurance.13.
Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.14.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Exceptional organizational skills are needed to meet designated deadlines.15.
Must have visual, physical, and technical ability to independently use a computer and copier, requires occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching; requires regular standing, walking, sitting, talking and hearing.Working Conditions1.
Typical of an office environment.2.
Local travel for site visits and meetings required.3.
Eligible for hybrid/telework schedule upon completion of introductory period.4.
Must comply with agency health and safety protocols, including vaccination policy.We offer an excellent benefits package.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Types: Full-time, TemporaryPay: $25.00 $30.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceSchedule:Monday to FridayCOVID-19 considerations:All staff must comply with agency health and safety protocols, including vaccination policy.
We follow public health guidance and best practices when engaging with colleagues and clients, including masking and social distancing.Experience:Early Childhood Education: 4 years (Required)Work Location: One location