Infant Toddler Coaching Specialist

Diocese Of Wheeling; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities West Virginia is seeking an Infant/Toddler Specialist to conduct research, provide coaching and technical assistance to administrators and caregivers, and promote breastfeeding-friendly childcare designations in our Region 1 network.

You will work with CCR&R and TRAILS teams, deliver staff training, and support licensing and quality improvement initiatives, traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in early childhood, developmental psychology, educational psychology, or child development; coaching/training background.
• Certification for the Program for Infant/Toddler Care; Infant/Toddler Mental Health Endorsement for Category I or II.
• Three years of work experience as an Infant/Toddler Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the CCR&R professional development team and implement team responsibilities.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance as outlined in policy manuals.
• Assist providers with health and safety, diapering, handwashing, and safe sleep topics.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Travel extensively

Education

Master’s degree in early childhood/related field

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood/related field

CCR&R approvals required

Job description

Travel may require overnight stays, air travel, vehicle travel, etc.

• Full Time
• Fairmont, WV
• Posted 2 weeks ago

Website Catholic Charities WVa

Summary

At Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa), we have a culture deeply rooted in Catholic social teaching and respect all Catholic beliefs and practices.

Position Summary: To conduct and present research specific to infants and toddlers and provide specialized coaching and technical assistance to administrators and caregivers of infants and toddlers.

Duties

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Participate on the CCR&R professional development team and implement all team responsibilities as outlined in Chapter 5 of the CCR&R Policy and Procedures manual.
• Provides coaching and technical assistance as outlined in the CCR&R Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Provides technical assistance to providers for general requests which include but are not limited to
• Health and Safety, Diapering, handwashing, safe sleep
• Concerns noted on TACIT visits, quality rating evaluations
• Curriculum Implementation
• Biting and expulsion prevention
• I/T Credential Specialization
• Portfolio development
• Other topics as needed
• Provide updates on newest infant/toddler research.
• Promote and educate providers and community members on the WV Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Designation (BFCCD) initiative by recruiting childcare centers, facilities, and family childcare providers to participate.
• Serve as the lead contact for the WV Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Designation (BFCCD) for Region 1.
• Assist providers with the maintenance and renewal of the Breastfeeding Friendly Childcare Designation certification and all that process entails (annual/renewal check-ins, additional training, etc.)
• Maintain documentation of (BFCCD) process.
• Serve as Team Leader for technical assistance team consisting of the Child Care Nurse Health Consultant and the Child Care Health Educator.
• Work with Professional Development Team Supervisor to request bonus stipends once BFCCD steps are completed.
• Work collaboratively with the TRAILS team to participate in the TRIP program.
• Collaboratively work with the ITSN to develop initiatives.
• Attend ITSN meetings and plan retreats.
• Conduct and present research on infant/toddler policies, best practices, and childcare trends.

Iii. Additional Duties

• Participate in required meetings including staff and unit meetings.
• Provide technical assistance visits that require in-depth knowledge of infant/toddler development, as needed.
• Participate in field experiences to establish and maintain relationships with Family Child Care Facility providers.
• Participate in the Traveling Resources for Infant Providers (T.R.I.P) program.
• Promote membership in the WV Infant Mental Health Association and provide coaching through the endorsement process.
• Collaborate with the local Community Colleges and Technical schools to promote articulation of WVIT I-R and WVIT II.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

V. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Option 1, Preferred: A master’s degree in early childhood, developmental psychology, educational psychology, or child development. Specialized training in coaching and adult learning. Certification for the Program for Infant/Toddler Care. Infant/Toddler Mental Health Endorsement for Category I or II. Three years of work experience as an Infant/Toddler Specialist.
• Option 2, Standard: A bachelor’s degree in early childhood, developmental psychology, or child development. Specialized training in coaching and adult learning. Certification for the Program for Infant/Toddler Care. Infant/Toddler Mental Health Endorsement for Category I or II. Five years of work experience as an Infant/Toddler Specialist.
• Option 3, Division of Early Care and Education Approval Required: A bachelor’s degree early childhood, developmental psychology, or child development. Specialized training in coaching and adult learning. One-year relevant occupational experience. CCR&R agencies must obtain approval from the Division of Early Care and Education prior to extending an employment offer to people applying under option.

Abilities

• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to travel extensively and work flexible hours.
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Adhere to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements of the STARS career pathway including becoming a STARS credentialed trainer.
• Complete initial online training for Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-revised (ITERS-R) within first (6) months of employment.
• Certification for the Program for Infant/Toddler care.

VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility within the office and field includes movement from floor to floor.
• Access information using a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little temperature changes at least fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Prolonged sitting at a desk viewing a computer screen and keyboard typing.
• Frequent face-to-face, electronic, and virtual interactions with internal and external customers.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Public contact position requiring appropriate business casual apparel.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Must be able to travel to conferences, State meetings, and agency meetings.
• Travel may require overnight stays, air travel, vehicle travel, etc.