Child Care Resource and Referral Director

Description

Compensation: $81,056-$85,986 plus excellent benefits including generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision premiums, and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system.

We offer an opportunity for…

A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Director of Child Care Partners, Child Care Resource and Referral. The Director of Child Care Partners, Child Care Resource and Referral is responsible for administration, strategic planning, budgeting, preparing funding applications, program budget, managing grants and contracts, and maintaining a comprehensive child care resource and referral program serving Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler Counties.

What you will do…

• Conducts and reports program activities with the guidelines and requirements of multiple grant contracts and agency policies and procedures in a timely manner
• Supervises program staff, including the overall facilitation of staff meetings, training, and the development and maintenance of current job descriptions for all program staff
• Hires, trains, and provides performance reviews for all Child Care Partners’ staff
• Provides vision, motivation and leadership to all Child Care Partners’ staff and community members
• Develops the annual CCR&R approved work plan and oversees the development of the training plan as required by the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)
• Ensures timely and accurate preparation and submission of program reports to contractors and grantors
• Develops new child care resources and provides on-going technical assistance to early childhood education professionals.
• Establishes an appropriate professional development program accessible to early childhood education professionals in a variety of settings
• Collaborates with local child care and education groups, social services, early learning hub and/or government agencies, and employers in the operation of the resource and referral service 
• Maintains fiscal records according to college procedures
• Develops the budget documents in accordance with CGCC, DELC, and other grant funders' guidelines
• Provides budget and fiscal oversight of Child Care Partners’ budgets, expenditures, and revenues.
• Monitors program budget expenditures and plans, requests budget adjustments, as needed
• Prepares contracts and monitors contract compliance for grants
• Develops strategies to meet grant matching requirements
• Prepares and distributes public information for CCR&R, as prescribed in state contract and other special projects/grants, including new releases, annual reports as appropriate
• Records, analyzes, and reports data on request for services as established by DELC and/or other funders
• Ensures accurate and up-to-date recording of data and compliance with Find Child Care Oregon (FCO) requirements
• Participates in required (by contract) meetings, activities, and training of the DELC and the Central Coordination of Child Care Resource and Referral
• Assures strict confidentiality of client and employee information in compliance with FERPA Law
• Reports child abuse and neglect following state reporting policies.
• Be prompt and dependable, and follow through on commitments to the program, college staff, and community partners
• Assures that all required systems and records are maintained and up–to-date
• Develops and implements community outreach and program marketing strategies to ensure program visibility to the general public, early educators, and employers
• Conducts community presentations concerning child care needs, issues, and resources
• Maintains ongoing communication with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Central Coordination of Child Care Resource and Referral and the Child Care Licensing Division at DELC
• Develops and implements strategies to inform and educate parents, employers, and community members of the importance of early learning, how to determine quality, and the needs of the region

Requirements

 What you bring….

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Family Studies or related field and/or a Step 10 in the Oregon Registry
• Required: At least two years post-secondary education, experience, and/or training, commensurate with job responsibilities
• Must be able to pass a background check and be in the Central Background Registry for the Department of Early Learning and Care
• Prior experience with personnel supervision
• Two or more years of work experience working closely and collaboratively with community partners and state-wide stakeholders
• Experience promoting equity-minded and diversely represented communications and materials, experience in responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and employees as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices. 

Minimum Requirements….

• Minimum of two years experience in program coordination within a relevant field
• Prior experience with personnel supervision
• Two or more years of work experience working closely and collaboratively with community partners and state-wide stakeholders
• Minimum of five years experience working in an Early Learning program, preferably including some administrative responsibilities
• Knowledge of community child care and subsidy programs, state child care regulations, and of child development principles and practices
• Have training in Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, or are willing to get training within 3 months of hiring
• Ability to work positively with diverse populations
• Must be able to work as part of a team with only regular review by the supervisor
• Strong supervision and team leadership skills
• Must be able to handle assignments subject to stringent deadlines
• Knowledge of best practices in budgeting and managing multiple funding sources
• Ability in operating a variety of computer software programs
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job
• Bilingual in Spanish/English – Preferred

Position information 

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. 

Open until filled. An initial review of applications begins May 8th, 2025.

Starting salary is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Please include a resume, and letter of interest with your application materials