Child Development & Education Program Specialist Full Time NEW

Oversee the operations of various child development centers including the collection of important child development data for computer input; participate in home visitor programs and ensure program compliance with Federal rules and regulations.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Oversee the operations of child development centers; renew child center licensing and complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with State regulations.
• Conduct on-site visits to child development centers; monitor staff interaction with children and parents; make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Oversee the ordering of supplies and new equipment for child development centers; ensure compliance with vendors contracts.
• Monitor fee collection procedures for child development centers; resolve billing problems and coordinate billing to outside agencies.
• Provide curriculum and materials for the home visitor program; serve as consultant for home visitors and program families.
• Participate in the coordination of the development of contracts and agreements between social service providers and the child development program.
• Supervise the collection and input of comprehensive child development program data into the management information system.
• Maintain computer database of all child development center, human services funded or grant funded participants; generate management and compliance reports.
• Develop various information systems for assigned programs; identify problems and recommend changes to achieve project goals.
• Write computer programs to provide information to staff based on information systems data; troubleshoot hardware and software malfunctions.
• Participate in the selection of assigned program staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of community and social service programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in child development, social services, education, public administration or information systems; and

Three (3) years experience in child development or social service programs; and

To include one (1) year supervisory or lead experience.

Additional Requirements

Experience in management information systems preferred.

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Office environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating a motorized vehicle or equipment.