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We are currently looking for a Full Time Child Care Quality Assurance Coordinator to join our Family Assistance Program team located at the Chickasaw Nation Child Development Center.
Summary:
Monitors and maintains quality assurance for all licensed and unlicensed child care programs within the Chickasaw Nation service area.
Responsibilities:
* Works collaboratively with Child Care providers to promote high-quality care and educational development to all children
* Develops and maintains resource materials for childcare providers within the Chickasaw Nation
* Conducts monitoring of all childcare providers and maintains accurate and up -to-date records
* Coordinates and provides support to all contracted providers participating in the Child Care Assistance program
* Assists childcare providers with implementation and oversight of monitoring and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with licensing requirements
* Performs additional health and safety inspections, including playgrounds and emergency preparedness procedures such as tornado, intruder and fire safety drills
* Develops and maintains a resource-monitoring tool to include updated grant resources for participating providers
* Assists providers in locating and accessing childcare training opportunities within different areas of the Chickasaw Nation boundaries
* Supports the coordination and implementation of health and safety requirements for child care providers
* Collaborates with other Chickasaw Nation departments and community partners to provide training and resources to improve the over-all quality of childcare services
* Submits required grant reports in a timely manner to the Family Assistance Program manager
* Investigates complaints related to childcare providers, including concerns regarding licensing requirements and program compliance
* Organizes and maintains accurate and confidential program records, reports and documentation
* Serves as a liaison with other health and safety licensing programs
* Coordinates and prepares CPR and first aid training opportunities for child care providers
* Provides first class customer service to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Knowledge and experience working with grants and tribal, federal, and state licensing requirements
* Comprehensive knowledge of childcare regulations and licensing for licensends and unlicensed childcare providers
* Knowledge in early childhood and childcare programs (e.g. NAECY, Oklahoma Resource and Referral, Oklahoma Child Care)
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
* Knowledge of computer programs and databases in order to document and track all required data
Experience:
Essential:
* 3 years directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent
Nonessential:
* Bachelors Degree in directly related field
Nonessential:
* Bachelors degree in Education or three to five plus years working in Early Childhood Education or within a childcare setting
Credentials:
Essential:
* Pass general background check
* Standard Driver's License
* DHS licensed to monitor licensed childcare facilities
* Must be 21 years of age or older
* Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)
Nonessential:
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
* First Aid Certification
Essential:
* Must complete licensed training through DHS within 6 months of start date, in order to monitor Licensed Child Care facilities
Nonessential:
* Must obtain CPR and First Aid instructor certification within 6 months of start date
Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Works in an office setting
* May work remotely
* Sitting up to 75% of shift
* Be able to crawl in and out of vehicles to inspect and install car seats
* Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
* Frequently lift and or carry up to 50 lbs
* Walking up to 25% of shift
* Standing up to 25% of shift
* Pass pre-employment drug test
Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
Vision:
*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
Core Values:
*The Chickasaw People
*Cultural Identity
*Servant Leadership
*Selflessness
*Can Do Attitude
*Perseverance
*Stewardship
*Trust and Respect
*Loyalty
*Honesty and Integrity
*Teamwork