Child Care Specialist II

Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Child Care Specialist II Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department HUMAN SVCS Division HS-SS ELIGIBILITY SVCS Requisition Number 2024180 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE10 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary $49,612 to $65,736 depending upon qualifications.
Job Description The purpose of this this position is to provide child-centered, family focused services to income eligible families that support family goals of economic self-sufficiency and child development by providing for the supervision and well-being of the child while the parent is participating in an approved activity.
In this position, you will assists with the supervision of assigned personnel, audits cases, and assists with case management.
This position works within a general outline of work to be performed; develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
TYPICAL TASKS Audits cases of junior staff for accuracy and completeness; assists junior staff with program eligibility for difficult or complicated cases.
Provides guidance to staff, including training, providing feedback, mentoring, counseling, and providing policy clarification.
Assists supervisor with case assignment, quality control, and case management.
Maintains, tracks and analyzes case and program trends; provides periodic and special reports as needed.
Conducts childcare provider visits that build rapport; serves as a policy implementation liaison and connects community resources to improve quality of care and strengthen business practices which promotes the healthy social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children.
Interacts and coordinates with other community organizations and departments to provide services or resources for families.
Educates families about the availability of childcare providers, the importance of high-quality childcare indicators, and methods to monitor their child/children‘s care Assists families in using available tools and data sources to access childcare vendor’s inspection reports and develop methods for addressing care and communication issues with childcare vendors.
Represents the unit, agency, and City on related work groups throughout the City, region and state.
Performs routine office tasks such as typing correspondence, data entry, filing, faxing, telephoning, and photocopying.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, business, psychology, sociology, accounting, or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications - case management experience - experience determining child care benefits eligibility - Virginia Social Services Child Care programs experience - Experience in overseeing performance using data and metrics Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 04/10/2024 Job Close Date 04/22/2024 Open Continuous Special Instructions to Applicants Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-terms department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Computer, copier, fax, telephone, scanner, adding machine, calculator, printer, car and related equipment.
Protective Equipment Required N/A Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards S = Seasonally Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives S = Seasonally Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally Other If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures D = Daily Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors D = Daily Wetness/Humidity D = Daily Darkness or Poor Lighting D = Daily Primary Work Location Office Environment Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) No Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4