YWCA Metropolitan Chicago·Waukegan, Illinois
Oversees the planning and implementation of health and safety support services for license-exempt childcare providers. Responsibilities include conducting on-site visits, providing training, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
Health and Safety Specialist STATUS: Non-Exempt; FT (Temporary) GRADE: 2 DEPT: ECS PROGRAM: CCR&R – CCAP SALARY: $40K-$45K SUPPORTED BY: PDM Director SUMMARY: Assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing and implementation of health & safety support services for license exempt childcare providers that receive payment from the IDHS Child Care Assistance Program under the direction of the Program Design and Management Director. COLLABORATES WITH: The Client Relations Specialist – CCR&R manages relationships with the Early Childhood staff, program members and other visitors to the center; other YWCA staff members; and community representatives. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Scheduling and conducting on-site visits to license exempt childcare providers to ensure that required health & safety trainings have been completed and tat practices are being implemented 2) Build and maintain strong relationships with license-exempt childcare providers 3) Promote, educate, and train providers on relevant topics as it pertains to health & safety 4) Ability to identify health & safety violations in the childcare environment 5) Corrects and/or coaches to ensure program is compliant with all relevant health & safety requirements 6) Gather and maintain statistical data, complete reports, prepare correspondence, and distribute information 7) Acts as community liaison for the agency KEY DELIVERABLES: · Complete a minimum of at least one on-site visit with all license-exempt providers within service delivery area per fiscal year · Track and analyze data on training and health & safety intervention strategy results · Develops and facilitates trainings for childcare providers, educators, and other social service sectors on health and safety related topics NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in administrative and program meetings, as appropriate. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task or other assignment.
¨ Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a relevant field such as child development, education, sociology, project management ¨ Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative skills, culturally competent, comfortable working with diverse cultural backgrounds ¨ Effective oral and written communication skills ¨ Thrives in an environment in which collaboration, partnership, and empowerment are key cultural elements ¨ Flexible attitude, respectful, enthusiastic advocate who is eager to learn new things ¨ Regular access to reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and auto insurance ¨ Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends ¨ Ability to travel ¨ Ability to pass criminal background check
A minimum of fifteen (15) hours of professional training related to Early Childhood and/or to the responsibilities of the position is required annually.
· Alignment on the key deliverables · Coachability and openness to developmental feedback · Establish and meet deadlines · Prioritization of tasks · Optimization of efficiency · Strong understanding of programs and overall mission of the YWCA · Complete ECE Level 1 Credential within first 90 days of employment with agency · Must become an ITN trainer within 1 year of employment with agency
A High School diploma, or GED, is required. An Associate’s degree or progress toward completion of a degree is preferred.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree in a relevant field preferred. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and the ability to pass a criminal background check.
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