CIS Personnel Development Coordinator - Limited Service

Final date to receive applications Date: 08/16/2026

Department:
Children and Families

Location:

Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type:
Limited Service

Schedule Type:
Full Time

Minimum Salary: $31.54

Maximum Salary: $49.45

The Department for Children and Families' Child Development Division (CDD) is hiring a CIS Personnel Development (PD) Coordinator. This position works in CDD's Children's Integrated Services (CIS) team, which implements a system of early intervention, family support, and prevention services that help ensure the healthy development and well-being of young children.

CDD is housed in the Waterbury State Office Complex (WSOC). The PD Coordinator position is a hybrid position allowing for some remote work. The CIS unit also has weekly in-person meetings in Waterbury, and occasionally holds other team events on-site-a successful candidate should have a reliable way to get to Waterbury as needed for these activities.

A CIS Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for ongoing coordination of a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development for CIS providers. This includes:

• Leading CIS personnel recruitment and retention;
• Collaborating with State of Vermont partners, Vermont's institutes of higher education, and others to support the preparation for those who may enter the field of early childhood;
• Providing professional development consultation and technical assistance to CIS regional teams;
• Planning and implementing workforce training activities for the CIS system.

Needed experience for this position includes:

• Experience working with young children and families;
• Experience working with children with specialized needs or risk factors;
• Experience in the development and provision of training and professional development activities;
• Experience providing technical assistance, coaching, and/or mentoring to staff working with young children and families;
• Experience implementing policies and processes that minimize differences in client service utilization, as well as maximize provider recruitment and retention.

Skills needed for this position include:

• Reliability;
• Well developed organizational skills;
• Self-motivation, independence, and the ability to work autonomously;
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We have a diverse team that relies on teamwork and collaboration. Applicants with different and/or unique backgrounds, experiences, and/or perspectives are encouraged to apply.

This is a Limited Service position dependent on grant funding, but that is expected to be extended annually. If you have any questions about this posting, please feel free to contact the CIS IDEA Part C Administrator, Leslie Davis, by email at:
Leslie.

Davis.

This position,
CIS Personnel Development Coordinator
- Limited Service (Job Requisition #55463), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are primarily performed in both a standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. A variety of meetings and public hearings may require some evening work. Strong conflicting opinions on policy, program implementation and allocation of resources may be encountered.

Education:

Master's degree in education, human services, public administration or related field.

Experience:

Three year's of experience in education or human service organization, including one at administrative, consultative or planning level, preferably in child or family services.

OR

Education:

Bachelor's degree in education, human services, organizational development, public administration or related human services field.

Experience:

Five years experience as described above.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation…