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Description

POSITION TITLE: Health and Safety Specialist 

STATUS: Non-Exempt; FT (Temporary)

GRADE: 2  

DEPT: ECS 

PROGRAM: CCR&R - CCAP  

SALARY: $40K-$45K

SUPPORTED BY: PDM Director 

SUMMARY: Assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing and implementation of health & safety support services for license exempt childcare providers that receive payment from the IDHS Child Care Assistance Program under the direction of the Program Design and Management Director.

COLLABORATES WITH: The Client Relations Specialist - CCR&R manages relationships with the Early Childhood staff, program members and other visitors to the center; other YWCA staff members; and community representatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Scheduling and conducting on-site visits to license exempt childcare providers to ensure that required health & safety trainings have been completed and tat practices are being implemented

2) Build and maintain strong relationships with license-exempt childcare providers

3) Promote, educate, and train providers on relevant topics as it pertains to health & safety

4) Ability to identify health & safety violations in the childcare environment

5) Corrects and/or coaches to ensure program is compliant with all relevant health & safety requirements

6) Gather and maintain statistical data, complete reports, prepare correspondence, and distribute information

7) Acts as community liaison for the agency

KEY DELIVERABLES:

Complete a minimum of at least one on-site visit with all license-exempt providers within service delivery area per fiscal year

Track and analyze data on training and health & safety intervention strategy results

Develops and facilitates trainings for childcare providers, educators, and other social service sectors on health and safety related topics

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in administrative and program meetings, as appropriate.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task or other assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of an Associate's degree in a relevant field such as child development, education, sociology, project management

Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative skills, culturally competent, comfortable working with diverse cultural backgrounds

Effective oral and written communication skills

Thrives in an environment in which collaboration, partnership, and empowerment are key cultural elements

Flexible attitude, respectful, enthusiastic advocate who is eager to learn new things

Regular access to reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and auto insurance

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Ability to travel

Ability to pass criminal background check

Professional Training Required: A minimum of fifteen (15) hours of professional training related to Early Childhood and/or to the responsibilities of the position is required annually.

  
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Alignment on the key deliverables

Coachability and openness to developmental feedback

Establish and meet deadlines

Prioritization of tasks

Optimization of efficiency

Strong understanding of programs and overall mission of the YWCA

Complete ECE Level 1 Credential within first 90 days of employment with agency

Must become an ITN trainer within 1 year of employment with agency

EDUCATION REQUIRED: A High School diploma, or GED, is required. An Associate's degree or progress toward completion of a degree is preferred.

CERTIFICATION(s) REQUIRED: NA

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment includes offices; members and visitors may visit with children. The noise level is usually moderate. Movement requirements include walking, stooping or kneeling. There may be a need to reach, lift or move objects, such as packages, supplies and computers. Normal (or corrected) vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols are necessary to the work, which may require close viewing. Occasionally may need to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Communication needs include seeing, hearing and speaking. While in the office, there will be periods of sitting, holding a telephone and using computers. Reasonable accommodations may be made for an incumbent to meet the essential responsibilities of the position.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. This position may require work on some evenings and weekends. Schedule can vary depending on the needs of the agency.