Childcare Business Specialist

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive insurance

Professional development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa is looking for a full-time Childcare Business Specialist for Immigrant and Refugee Community Services in Waterloo, Iowa. The role includes supporting childcare providers with language-appropriate training, managing attendance, and ensuring adherence to DHS regulations.

The ideal candidate will have an associates degree in a human services field and at least 2 years of childcare experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of early childhood or childcare experience required.
• Preferred applicants should have 1 year experience in early childhood or childcare services.
• Experience with DHS rules and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support refugee childcare providers in training and skill development.
• Coordinate interpreted trainings and manage attendance tracking.
• Provide administrative support regarding DHS registration and business operations.

Skills

Childcare experience

DHS regulations knowledge

Business operations

Language-appropriate training

Education

Associates degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

LSI is seeking a full-time Childcare Business Specialist for Immigrant and Refugee Community Services in Waterloo, Iowa!

What You'll Do

Responsible for supporting refugee childcare providers in language-appropriate training and skill development. Child Care Business Specialist will provide services to clients in both a classroom and in-home setting. Specialist will coordinate interpreted trainings and manage attendance tracking. Specialist will coordinate classes related to home safety and DHS regulations for childcare. Home visiting will include supporting childcare providers in meeting DHS health and safety requirements, business development, quality improvements and other community referrals, as needed. Specialist will provide administrative support to childcare providers regarding DHS registration, timesheets, paperwork, mail, business operations and other information as it relates to childcare registration. Child Care Business Specialist will ensure providers adhere to DHS childcare registration process, rules and regulation.

What You'll Need

Required: Associates degree in a human service related field with a minimum of 2 years of early childhood or childcare experience.

Preferred: Bachelors degree in a human service related field with 1 year of experience in early childhood or childcare services. Additionally, preferred applicants will have experience with DHS rules and regulations for child care providers and experience or knowledge of small business operations.

How We'll Support You

In addition to joining an outstanding team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off accrual, paid holidays and flex holidays
• Flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Exclusive Team LSI benefits, including complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Rainy Day Pal support, partnerships with Dupaco Credit Union, DailyPay advanced pay services, and more
• As a nonprofit organization, LSI employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other student loan repayment assistance programs

Who We Are

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/

It's their life. It's your career.Make a difference in both at LSI!

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.