Child Care Certification Specialist

Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

401k and profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Job summary

Community Impact Programs is seeking a part-time Child Care Certification Specialist to recruit in-home day care providers in Kenosha County.

The role involves home visits for certification, provider orientation support, and ensuring compliance with Wisconsin state requirements. Travel within Kenosha County is expected with mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• Reliable daily transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct certification home visits to ensure compliance with Wisconsin State requirements.
• Coordinate new provider orientation and distribute application materials.
• Investigate day care rules and regulation concerns as needed.
• Report provider updates to Kenosha County and State agencies.
• Maintain relationships with providers and government offices.
• Data entry into the provider certification system.
• Answer calls supporting Child Care providers about Day Care Certification.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related

Job description

Community Impact Programs is now hiring for the part-time Child Care Certification Specialist!

CIP is a non-profit organization working closely with communities to provide services in foster care, youth justice, and child welfare.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Resource Development (RD) program with Community Impact Programs is responsible for recruiting and retaining foster parents and childcare providers for the Kenosha County Division of Social Services. As the Child Care Certification Specialist, you will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of in-home day care providers in Kenosha County.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHILD CARE CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST:

• Conduct certification home visits and ensure that applicants are in compliance with Wisconsin State requirements.


• Coordinate and facilitate new provider orientation and provide application materials.


• Investigate day care rules and regulation concerns as needed.


• Conduct home visits as needed to ensure providers are in compliance with Wisconsin State requirements.


• Report provider updates to the Kenosha County Child Care Coordination Unit and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development-Office of Child Care.


• Maintain professional and productive relationships with providers, Kenosha County Child Care Coordination Unit, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development-Office of Child Care, and other agencies.


• Data entry into the Child Care Provider Certification web-based program to complete provider certification.


• Answer calls to support Child Care providers with questions or concerns regarding Day Care Certification.

LOCATION:

Office is located in Kenosha, WI; local travel throughout Kenosha County will be required, with mileage reimbursement

SCHEDULE:

Part-time 20 hours per week; schedule may include evenings and/or weekends as needed

PAY RATE:

$19.00 per hour

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!


• Mileage Reimbursement


• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff


• Opportunities for advancement and professional development


• Benefits offered to part-time employees: 401k and profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a completed Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.


• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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