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Helping People. Changing Lives.

This role is bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English. A test will be administered prior to employment.

As a Child Care Services Specialist, you will be responsible for community-wide Child Care Resource and Referral services. You will work collaboratively with other Child Youth and Family Services (CYFS) Programs and coordinate with the Children Services Coordinator and Manager. Your role will support CAPSLO's mission by ensuring that referrals for services and related activities are promptly and appropriately processed.

Qualifications:

• Has a dependable, insured transportation and valid California driver's license (mileage to be reimbursed) and acceptable driving record. A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required.
• Child Care Services Specialist I:
  • Associate in Arts (AA) degree in early childhood education, child development, resource and referral, social services and/or case management, or other related field.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in early care and education.
• Child Care Services Specialist II:
  • All qualifications of Level I.
  • At least one (1) year of experience working as a referral specialist or coach in early care and education or related field.
• Child Care Services Specialist III:
  • All qualifications of Level II.
  • Four (4) years of experience as a referral specialist or coach in early care and education or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent is preferred.

As a Child Care Services Specialist you will:

• Plan, develop, and conduct training and individualized consultation for individuals to become child care providers.
• Provide child care planning and referral services to support families in finding a quality child care match and link them with resources.
• Collect data and statistics, and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports.
• Recruit and enroll participants into the Child Care Food Program and various quality improvement programs.
• Communicate regulations, distribute resources, and contribute to the health, safety, and viability of child care programs.
• Conduct site visits for compliance monitoring, licensing support, activities with children, or assistance with paperwork.
• Process eligibility and claims for meal reimbursement.
• Perform various clerical tasks including typing, word processing, computer input, compiling statistics, copying, maintaining mailing lists, receiving and routing incoming program mail, and filing.
• Represent programs at workshops, conferences, and meetings.
• Act as library receptionist and perform some library clerical functions during hours open to the public.
• Use reasonable precautions in the performance of duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Benefits & Perks:

Stay Healthy!

• Keep yourself healthy with our comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans. (Did we mention we pay your monthly premium at 100% if you are full time, YES...100 %!)
• Keep your family healthy with the same comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision available for you to purchase!
• Address everyday concerns with access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Get involved with company-sponsored monthly wellness challenges!

Be Financially Fit!

• Save for your future by enrolling into our retirement plan with generous company matches after 6 month.
• Set aside pre-tax dollars to cover medical or child care expenses through our Flexible Spending Plans.
• Utilize Discounts from our partners (reduced rates for pet insurance, cell phone services, car rentals and more).

Take time for you!

• Relax, recharge, and reconnect with friends and family or plan your get away for a few days while using your vacation time awarded to you every pay period!
• Relax when you are sick, rest assured you are covered by your awesome team and accrued paid sick time!
• Honor diversity on our paid holidays of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth National Independence Day. Want to celebrate a day that's especially meaningful to you? We've got you covered with a paid Personal Holiday.
• Enjoy the holidays! You get 14 of them...PAID!

Career Growth & Professional Development!

• Work in an environment that fosters learning excellence and provides ongoing opportunities for experience and education.
• Explore our education assistance programs to support your professional development and empower your career journey. (*must be hired under eligible program)
• Apply for our education leave program, which allows paid time off to take career related courses or education reimbursements! (*must be hired under eligible program)
• Feed your mind, fuel your career with our lunch and learn sessions and various virtual training opportunities!

Have fun at work!

• Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with your team!
• Join one of our committees and meet employees across the agency.
• Rock your CAPSLO provided hats, t-shirts, sweaters and more!
• Be you!

For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-###-#### or email ...@capslo.org.

EOE/ V/ ADA/ Drug Free Workplace/ Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Regular Full Time
• Min Hiring Rate $24.00
• Max Hiring Rate $27.00
• Required Education Associate Degree

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