Child Care Coordinator (Personal Services)
Child Action, Inc. (CAI) is a private, non-profit corporation created in 1976 to promote the education and social welfare of children and families and to advocate on their behalf. Our programs include resource and referral services for families seeking childcare, child care subsidies for qualifying families, recruitment and professional development of the child care workforce, and family education and support.
We are seeking individuals who are highly organized, have the ability to multi-task, provide excellent customer service, have good problem-solving skills and have the ability to understand the problems and issues facing families from a variety of ethnic and economic communities.
Please note that completing the job application form is a mandatory requirement for this position.
Position Purpose & Scope:
The Child Care Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing information, training and technical assistance to parents, child care providers and communities to ensure the health and safety of children in care, help improve child care capacity, and the quality of child care services in Sacramento County. The incumbent performs a variety of tasks including project coordination, consultation and mentoring and may lead and/or direct the work of others. The Child Care Coordinator is responsible for knowing all guidelines, regulations, and policies developed or set forth by the Board of Directors and the Director of Community Services.
Typical Duties:
Presents and provides child care information at meetings, presents agency services to the community, answers community questions to clarify laws and regulation for child care licensing
Collaborates with community partners and department staff to provide resources, consultation and support to child care providers
Develops and maintains relationships with the child care and early care and education programs
Provides technical assistance on mentoring, quality child care practices and environments, child development and parenting issues, regulations, licensing, zoning, and public policy affecting children
Develops, provides and/or promotes workshops, training and educational opportunities for childcare professionals including family child care home providers and child care center classroom staff and administrators
Provides stipends and/or equipment necessary to provide quality child care services
Conducts site visits and provides mentoring, coaching, and consultation to child care providers
Coordinates and conducts workshops and trainings on health and safety, child development, quality childcare, child care business planning, and best practices
Assists in documenting and maintaining project information and statistics for Unit Program Reports
Collects, compiles and maintains participant information for all Unit Programs including training, technical assistance and incentives received
Coordinates, provides and delivers services to non-English-Speaking communities in Sacramento County
Liaison to Community Care Licensing Division providing technical assistance to licensing workers and providers
Integrate strengths-based strategies into services provided to parents and child care providers
Participates in community education including community fairs and events
Attends staff meetings, training and unit meetings
Participates in the assessment, planning, and development of program services
Documents and tracks participant activity for program reports and service planning
Provides technical assistance and referrals to "walk-in" clients
Registers and facilitates workshops, training, and educational opportunities for caregivers, child care professionals, and parents
Performs other duties as assigned
