Child Development & Education Program Specialist

Position Summary

Oversee the operations of various child development centers, including collection of child development data for computer input, participation in home visitor programs, and ensuring program compliance with Federal rules and regulations.

• Oversee the operations of child development centers; renew child center licensing and complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with State regulations.
• Conduct on-site visits to child development centers; monitor staff interaction with children and parents; make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and new equipment for child development centers; ensure compliance with vendors contracts.
• Monitor fee collection procedures for child development centers; resolve billing problems and coordinate billing to outside agencies.
• Provide curriculum and materials for the home visitor program; serve as consultant for home visitors and program families.
• Participate in the coordination of the development of contracts and agreements between social service providers and the child development program.
• Supervise the collection and input of comprehensive child development program data into the management information system.
• Maintain computer database of all child development center, human services funded or grant funded participants; generate management and compliance reports.
• Develop various information systems for assigned programs; identify problems and recommend changes to achieve project goals.
• Write computer programs to provide information to staff based on information systems data; troubleshoot hardware and software malfunctions.
• Participate in the selection of assigned program staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of community and social service programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in child development, social services, education, public administration, or information systems.
• Three (3) years experience in child development or social service programs.
• One (1) year supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience in management information systems preferred.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Environmental: Office environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating a motorized vehicle or equipment.