Child Care Services Specialist

We are located in beautiful Northern California on the Sacramento River, near Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Lake, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, and many other natural wonders. We are an outdoor enthusiast's ideal destination. If you are searching for a place with affordable homes, where you can escape traffic and congestion, and with a true sense of community then come explore Shasta County, California.

We are committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education taught by highly qualified and motivated staff committed to the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. Our mission at the Shasta County Office of Education, "To be leaders in educational excellence, offering support to schools and community to ensure Shasta County students receive a quality education preparing them for high school graduation and success in career and college".

It is a mission we do not take lightly. We are accountable to our clients, not only in providing a quality education for our youth, but also in maintaining sound management practices and care in how we provide oversight to the 25 school districts in Shasta County. Together with the school district superintendents we have developed common goals centered around collaboration and support for all students throughout Shasta County.

Core Values Service to and Engagement of school districts, and community partners and each other for the benefit of all students Hopeful and Helpful Aspire to improve and innovate Shared humor and joy Trustworthy Attract, hire, and retain the best employees

Purpose The job of Child Care Services Specialist is done for the purpose/s of performing a variety of complex and specialized duties in support of the Early Childhood Services department including record-keeping and referral functions; and serving as a liaison between parents, students, staff, partner agencies, outside organizations and the public concerning the Early Childhood Services department. This job reports to the Assigned Administrator/Supervisor.

Essential Functions

* Assists parents with enrolling in Early Childhood services for the purpose of referring parents to appropriate community resources and educational programs in accordance with their parent needs.

* Communicates with County Office personnel, families, various outside agencies and the public for the purpose of educating on quality child care, exchanging information, resolving issues or concerns and coordinating services for families as needed.

* Conducts home visits to exempt and licensed providers for the purpose of sharing information about health and community resources, assisting with licensing process, and understanding rules/regulations.

* Confers with parents for the purpose of identifying and monitoring parents progress of referrals of child care and support services.

* Develops, implements, and conducts trainings about supporting programs, agencies and the community (e.g. early child care, education programs, partner agencies, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating outreach events, presenting materials and information, and representing our programs and services in the community.

* Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.

* Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and trainings (e.g. CPR/First Aid, recruitment events, parent trainings, etc.) for the purpose of remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines and assisting with the development, implementation and conduction of training activities in support of families, child care and educational programs.

* Prepares and maintains various records and reports (e.g. parent files and records with health and contact information, licensed providers listings, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the early childhood specialists with clerical functions, documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

* Refers providers, students and families to local resources and services (e.g. state agencies, medical professionals, counselors, foundations, charities, etc.)…