Opening Date:  January 8, 2025

 Status:  Full–Time/Non-Exempt

 Opening Available for: Early Childhood Specialist 1

 Salary: $20.19/Hourly                    Pay Grade: 3

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Monitors contracted Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) for compliance with program quality guidelines and requirements.
• Issues and follows-up on provider non-compliances, final notices of non-compliance, non-payment, and probation per established protocols, policies, and
• Learns to use the statewide database for verifying provider profiles and rosters are current and accurate, and performing ongoing maintenance to profiles and associated
• Maintains accurate records of providers’ training, non-compliance and technical
• Learns to schedule and conduct routine technical assistance for ELC’s early learning providers; assists with administering, coordinating, and conducting established training and technical assistance programs
• Learns to use the assessment tool for conducting School Readiness (SR) program assessments achieving and maintaining reliability on all assessment
• Monitors and maintains Department of Children and Families (DCF) inspection violations; ensures documentation is submitted and recorded on time, performs assigned follow up activities, and participates in monitoring providers’ probation per DCF’s Progressive Disciplinary
• Learns the content, requirements, and procedures for yjr ELC’s provider contracts; verifies contracts are accurate, complete and recorded prior to new fiscal year deadline; learns and participates in contract initiation and amendment activities.
• Assists with early learning provider eligibility process.
• Learns and performs, as requested, the activities of higher-level service area jobs to support the organization’s uninterrupted operations, objectives, and business demands
• Receives and maintains coaching certification and designation as an Active Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Observer; participates in training, workshops, and certification programs offered by the organization and regulatory agencies
• Maintains an ability and means to travel regularly to conduct required field work at providers’ locations throughout several
• May coordinate with Program Services regarding assigned providers; facilitates providers’ interaction with ELC staff regarding reimbursements as needed; assists with early learning provider eligibility process, as requested
• Follows organizational, OSHA, and public safety guidelines and protocols, performing job functions in a safe manner and reporting all safety hazards per established policies and procedures
• Generates, receives and maintains confidentiality of sensitive files, information, and reports; follows all ELC protocols related to the security of information and records
• Responds to inquiries, questions, and comments from families and providers per established standards and protocols; resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries, issues, and complaints; records and tracks provider communications, complaints, and follow-up as needed
• Reports all suspicions of fraud or abuse to ELC Risk Management when infractions are discovered Relates well to people from varied backgrounds and situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences
• Establishes/develops and maintains collaboration, trust, and cohesion with colleagues; demonstrates and fosters a commitment to the mission, goals, and organizational culture of the Coalition

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in early childhood or special education, early childhood, social work, psychology, or related field; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in an early childhood provider or school setting; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

A valid State of Florida Driver License, proof of auto insurance, and eligibility to secure a car via authorized car rental agency is required.

To apply: Download the Employment Application and send your resume and completed application to: elcapplication@elcofswfl.org

ELC of Southwest Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  Employees of the ELCSWFL and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, or age.