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Early Childhood Services Recruitment Specialist

2 months ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Children's Home & Aid Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Early Childhood Services Recruitment Specialist to join our team at Children's Home & Aid. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing local early care and education programs' needs and assisting in the recruitment and retention of child care providers and resources.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide in-person and remote outreach, training, and technical assistance to current and potential child care centers to support them in meeting licensing standards.
  • Develop and implement strategies to recruit, retain, and improve the quality of early care and education programs.
  • Support providers in implementing research-based best practice standards that are age and developmentally appropriate and inclusive and respectful of children with special needs, low-income families, and unhoused populations.
  • Connect providers with resources such as grants and professional development opportunities to meet standards and improve quality.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to respond to community needs and maintain the child care resource & referral database.
  • Provide referrals to families who call the helpline, as needed.
Requirements:
  • At least an Associate's Degree in Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Work, or a related field, or Associates Degree in another field with at least two years' experience in the early childhood field required.
  • Previous experience as a family child care provider preferred.
  • Gateways to Opportunity member OR must join the registry within 90 days of hire.
  • Approved Gateways Registry Trainer OR must obtain approval within 12 months of hire.
  • Adept at communicating effectively – both in writing and verbally.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and electronic database systems, required.
  • Able to meet with center-based and home-based providers in person, and you have a valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
Benefits:
  • Range starts at $18.47 per hour; offers are commensurate with experience.
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match.
  • Hybrid (remote/in office) work arrangement with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days per week after initial orientation and training.
  • Full-time, hourly position with general business hours and some flexibility for special projects and events.
  • Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).