Child Care Resource Specialist, Region 5 - IdahoSTARS

University Of Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Twin Falls is seeking a Child Care Resource Specialist, Region 5 for IdahoSTARS. This role supports childcare providers on licensing, ICCP, and business practices as part of a regional multi-disciplinary team.

You will handle site visits, coordinate multiple projects, and use common software for scheduling and communication. Required education includes a high school diploma; preferred is an Associate’s Degree or higher with experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to travel and work non-standard hours as needed.
• Experience with early childhood education and childcare professionals preferred.
• Ability to interpret federal or state regulations/guidelines.
• Experience includes one additional language relevant to the populations served.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive support to childcare professionals on state licensing, ICCP, and business practices.
• Coordinate workload across multiple projects with regional coaches.
• Use computers for email, scheduling, word processing, and data entry while staying organized.
• Communicate effectively and protect client confidentiality.

Skills

Effective communication

Travel readiness

Multilingual ability

Workload organization

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or higher

Tools

Email

Scheduling software

Word processing

Data entry software

Job description

Child Care Resource Specialist, Region 5 - IdahoSTARS

Position Title Child Care Resource Specialist, Region 5 - IdahoSTARS

Division/College

Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department

Department Center on Disabilities & Human Development

Location

Location Twin Falls

Posting Context Statement

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development ( CDHD ) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD is supported through a federal infrastructure grant, with numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts.The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing training and technical assistance within communities, conducting research, providing direct services, and disseminating evidence-based information.

Position Overview

This position provides responsive and engaging support for childcare professionals related to state licensing, ICCP , and business practices. This position works with other coaches in the regional offices as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support childcare providers. Duties may include:

• Idaho Child Care Orientation Site Visits
• Balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects
• Using computers and software for email, scheduling, word processing, data entry and organization
• Ability to communicate effectively and protect client confidentiality

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• Ability to travel and work non-standard hours as needed

Additional Preferred

Education:

• Associate’s Degree or higher

Experience:

• Working with early childhood education and early childcare professionals
• Organizing work effectively and efficiently
• Answering a business telephone using business procedures/etiquette
• Interpreting federal or state regulations/guidelines
• Experience includes one additional language relevant to the populations and communities served, using appropriate grammar and accurate spelling

Knowledge of

• Quality of Child CareThe Idaho Child Care ProgramIdahoSTARS Project

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1.00

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/02/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes
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• * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
  • Yes
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