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Business and Community Outreach Specialist

Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=402+Chandler+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701) • Child Care Council

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Data:

Grade: Exempt Non-Exempt

Reports to: Child Care Council Director

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Provide business training, intensive technical assistance and support to all licensed, registered and

legally-exempt child care programs to enhance and support the program’s business practices. Pay is $18.44 per hour.

Security Clearance:V,A,C,R

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

+ Works with businesses, economic development professionals, elected officials andcommunity members in Chautauqua County to encourage business support of childcare and increase the affordability and availability of child care

+ Plans and delivers technical assistance, intensive technical support, and training to child care programs to improve the quality of their business practices and care services.

+ Support child care programs in the design of a sustainable budget for their business

+ Complete ASPIRE registry and state training approval processes as a Verified Specialty Trainer

+ Evaluate the specific needs of different programs and providers by using the Program

+ Administration Scale (PAS) and the Business Administration Scale (BAS). Consider factors like child care shortages, demand for child care, economic growth, and workforce data to develop individual business plans.

+ Develop and deliver presentations aimed at child care providers that focuses on the grants available to them

+ Develop and deliver business trainings across the continuum of child care business needs.

+ Connect with experts around topics such as payroll options, tax preparation, legal advise, understanding local child care demand, using social media

+ Assist businesses in creating or obtaining materials for them that will help employees in choosing the best child care for their family

+ Assist businesses in to complete feasibility and utilization studies of the current child care landscape in the area around/near their business

+ Plan and lead round table discussions to facilitate idea generation and collaboration on the support of child care

+ Participate in regional, statewide, and national child care business operations/practices groups

+ Works collaboratively with OCFS and creates partnerships on a state and local level with stakeholder groups.

+ Assists in the compilation of material for the Annual Report, CCR&R’s provider newsletter by preparing needed reports, program summaries, success stories, and required narratives.

+ Supports Court in community outreach and court back up

+ Promotes agency mission.

+ Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

+ Maintains consistent professional customer service.

+ Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.

+ Other duties as designated by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Child Care Council staff, Systems Compliance and Marketing Specialist, Outreach team and CODI

B. External: Community agencies, Elected Officials, OCFS, ECLC, Providers, Partners, and Funders

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: None

Organizational Responsibilities:

+ Adheres to all policies and procedures.

+ Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes.

+ Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.

+ Participates in organizational and divisional management systems.

Knowledge, Skills Required:

+ Associate degree required in business, marketing, early childhood education, or human services. Bachelors degree preferred

+ 2 years’ experience in the operation of business required

+ Understands best practices for child care businesses and provides assistance to child care businesses to follow best practices.

+ Knowledgeable about business grants that are available to providers

+ Strong communication skills both oral and written.

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Ability to work independently, effectively manage own schedule and the ability to work as an effective team member

+ Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships.

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.

Physical:

+ Ability to lift up to and including 10-25 pounds of physical effort.

Special Requirements:

+ Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times

+ Valid Driver’s license

+ Reliable transportation

+ Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle

+ Ability to travel throughout the county

+ Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required

+ Works compassionately with a diverse population