Family Development Coordinator

6 days ago


Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States Making Opportunity Count Inc Full time
Job Description

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Family Development Coordinator to join our team at Making Opportunity Count Inc. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating agency services for children, families, and family child care providers, as well as providing administrative support for placements and subsidy management.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Enroll and place children who qualify for child care services.
  2. Conduct on-site observations and assessments in Family Child Care homes to ensure the needs of children are met.
  3. Update supervisors on cases to ensure services are being provided or to access additional services through referrals.
  4. Document pertinent information and maintain accurate records.
  5. Assist in the recruiting of Family Child Care homes and eligible families as needed.
  6. Make regular visits to assigned Family Child Care homes to monitor activities and deliver necessary program supplies, support, and assistance.
  7. Arrange for substitute care for children when providers are unable to open.
  8. Maintain accurate, up-to-date files, rosters, and paperwork necessary for efficient management of information.
  9. Provide support and technical assistance to family child care providers to help them stay in compliance with CACFP, MOC policies, EEC licensing guidelines, curriculum, QRIS, and EEC literacy and assessment guidelines.
  10. Participate in weekly Family Child Care team meetings, case conferences, and other meetings as needed.
  11. Assist providers in developing individualized goals for children and help write plans for supportive parents and caseworkers.
  12. Assist providers in developing appropriate literacy-based activity plans and daily schedules and curriculum to foster all areas of development in children serviced.
  13. Make recommendations and referrals for agency and outside agency services as necessary for providers and families.
  14. Have a good working knowledge of MOC policies and procedures, EEC licensing regulations, and EEC regulations in relation to DCF and income-eligible enrollments.
  15. Attend 20 hours of training per year.
  16. Act as liaison and advocate between administration and family child care providers.
  17. Be a resource for parents who may encounter difficulties with the payment of parent fees.
  18. Complete nutrition reviews three times per year for assigned providers participating in MOC CACFP Program.
  19. Review end-of-month nutrition paperwork, edit check meal counts, and review menus.
  20. Assist in tracking provider insurance, CPR, licensing, and other required Family Child Care paperwork.
  21. Assist in the maintenance of nutrition program and paperwork.
  22. Use online data management systems as required.
  23. Check and respond to agency emails on a regular basis.
  24. Additional duties as assigned within scope.

Qualifications:

  1. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or related field and two years of work experience in child care and/or case management. A combination of work experience and Lead Teacher Certification or CDA may substitute for degree.
  2. Must be organized and detail-oriented.
  3. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
  4. Must be proficient in using online database systems.
  5. Ability to read and interpret EEC regulations.
  6. Must have a willingness to attend job-related trainings.
  7. Must register in the EEC PQ Registry and update as required.
  8. Working knowledge of child development and issues relative to child abuse and neglect.
  9. Must be able to work well under pressure and manage a variety of duties involved with the position.
  10. Must be able to exhibit cultural sensitivity to children, parents, staff, and providers from different socio-economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  11. Must be able to carry equipment to and from the office and homes, when needed. Walking and climbing stairs may be required to access Family Child Care homes.
  12. Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license required with proof of liability insurance on file.
  13. Must have on file current copies of a physical exam (every two years), an MMR & Monteux within 90 days of hire.
  14. Must be certified in CPR & First Aid.
  15. Must have a suitable Background Record Check (BRC).
  16. Must be dependable, flexible, and willing to adjust the work schedule if necessary, in order to receive/make calls outside of normal work hours to make arrangements for sick providers.
  17. Good organizational skills and knowledge of area resources are required.
  18. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
  19. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
  20. Good communication and writing skills are needed.


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