Job Description
Position Summary:
Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for Part-Time, Child Care Resource Specialist, for Child Care Resource and Referral. This position will be responsible for providing technical support in a childcare resource service. Such services assist individuals in the community in locating, selecting, and evaluating childcare services and work with community childcare providers to provide consultation and training programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists parents/guardians in locating, selecting, and evaluating childcare programs and services; assesses needs and provides parents/guardians with information concerning licensing requirements and regulations, financial subsidy programs, and special needs programs.
Solicits and compiles data for reference files (such as information concerning establishing childcare centers, available education/information programs, and type of day care available);
Assists in developing and presenting training programs and technical assistance materials to childcare providers.
Assists in recruitment efforts through informational campaigns to assist qualified individuals in becoming childcare providers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
Associate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following related fields (ECE, Child Development, Child Psychology/Behavioral Sciences, Family Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Elementary Education, Child Welfare, and Family Services).
Or
3 years (36 months) of work experience in Social Work, Elementary Education, Child Welfare, Family Services or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of early childhood development theories and philosophies.
General knowledge of childcare resources and programs.
Ability to interact with the public.
Ability to compile statistical information.
Salary
$18.24/hr. This is a department set rate.
Links
Eastern Illinois University
Contact Information
| University/Agency
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Eastern Illinois University
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| Department/College
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Eastern Illinois University
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| Contact
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Kasondra L Harrell
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| Phone Number
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2175813911
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| Address
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600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
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| Comments
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