Childcare Business Specialist - Empower Refugee Providers

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

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.