Early Childhood Business Coordinator - Pcf

$5,078.86 - $5,821.91

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OVERVIEW OF MESA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

Mesa County Public Health was formed in 1948 as a political subdivision of the State. We provide a wide range of public and environmental health services to Mesa County residents and, in some programs, the region.

Mesa County Public Health is a leader in our community, our region, and throughout Colorado. We are committed to upholding standards that align our actions with our mission, vision, and values. We are an efficient and innovative organization and we are very proud of the work we do. We have high expectations of our leaders, our peers, and ourselves. We believe in the power of community partnerships to develop sustainable solutions for our residents. Mesa County Public Health employees believe in the principles of Epidemiology, support evidence-based interventions, and advocate for healthy lifestyles at the personal and community levels.

Our Vision: Mesa County is a supportive community that promotes a healthy environment where everyone can flourish.


Our Mission: Understanding, promoting, and protecting the health of the community.


Our Values:
Respect: We treat our staff, community, and partners with dignity, respect, and empathy.
Collaboration: We work collectively for the mutual benefit of the community through sharing information, responsibility, and resources.
Innovation: We empower staff to creatively approach and solve health problems facing our community.
Accountability: We are reliable and transparent with our community and partners.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of directed administrative, technical, and professional functions to support the functions of early childhood providers. The Early Childhood Specialist/Consultant is responsible for creating professional relationships with current and future licensed childcare providers in homes and facilities, as well as assisting in PCF team functions and duties as assigned by leadership. This position will support childcare provider state systems navigation, business consultation, shared services coordination, support the functions of the Colorado Food Program, pre-licensing and guidance with childcare licensing, resource development, and referrals to all available services. This position will be responsible for staying abreast of changes to state regulations, legislation, grant availability, tuition assistance programs, and any other applicable programs to support childcare provider business health to increase family access.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. 

• Provide technical assistance, pre-licensing training, and inspection simulation to evaluate licensed child care facilities and homes for compliance with licensing regulations.

• Review and evaluate licensing applications and supporting documentation, including but not limited to policies and procedures, background checks, child abuse/neglect records, health, fire, building, and zoning reports.   

• Evaluate child care programs through the analysis of such documents as: policies and procedures, behavior management and discipline, staff qualifications/files, child files, medication administration, immunizations, and activity plans.

• Assist facilities with technical assistance in order to help ensure compliance with licensing and health regulations. 

• Create training and resources for child care providers.

• Provide consultation and education to unlicensed and licensed providers, state and local officials, citizens, business owners, etc., through verbal or written contact, public speaking, and training. 

• Assist with the coordination of Colorado Food Program (CFP) sponsorship for MCPH

• Create detailed CFP inspection reports to document all findings that could be admissible in court proceedings.

• Conduct monthly menu, meal, receipt, enrollment and documentation audits of all child care providers participating in CFP under our sponsorship.

• Assist facilities with technical assistance in order to help ensure compliance with CFP regulations.

• Use numerous databases and scan all necessary documentation per standard operating procedures.

• Maintain a log of all CFP inspection activities to ensure inspection timelines are met according to standard operating procedures.

• Expand CFP sponsorships to more facilities, including child care homes.

• Collaborate with local mental and behavioral health experts to deliver equitable access to resources.

• Coordinate trainings and events for a variety of audiences focusing on child health, developmental screenings, and family education.

• Perform comprehensive consultations with established and new child care providers to ensure environments and practices are appropriate.

• Conduct evaluations in accordance with the Business Administration Scale and Program Administration Scale to assess the business health of child care providers.

• Consciously creates a workplace culture consistent with the vision, mission, and values of all Early Childhood services within Mesa County.

• Inform strategic planning, growth and maintenance of the program

• Work to assist and lead team members in various daily duties, team functions and training, and representations.   

• Represent Mesa County Public Health at various community meetings. Communicate effectively to groups of people. Facilitate meetings and training. 

NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in emergency planning and response activities.

• Participates in agency-wide activities that may include strategic planning, quality improvement, and/or staff development, as appropriate.

• Completes necessary training through FEMA, including Incident Command Structure (ICS) courses.

• When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by County leadership, employees may be required to work as part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience/training

• Master’s degree preferred

• More than 5 years of related experience

OR

• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Certificates and Licenses

• Eligible for or holds a current Colorado Early Childhood Coaching credential 

• Eligible for or holds a current Colorado Trainer credential

• Eligible for or holds a current Business Administrative Scale (BAS) and or Program Administrative Scale (PAS) credential 

Computer and Technology

• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Google Applications including Gmail and Drive.

• Preferred experience with Colorado Early Childhood Statewide platforms, including Salesforce and Colorado SHINES.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

• Work is generally confined to a standard office environment. 

• May be exposed to communicable diseases and infections.

EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT:

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

• A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment   

• A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance   

• An incentive system that pays employees based on the quality of their work or the amount of work they perform  

• Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question    

• Geographic location, or; Travel, if the travel is a regular and necessary condition of the work performed.

This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits;-    

• Medical    

• Dental    

• Vision    

• Retirement    

• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave  

• Life Insurance    

• Long term disability

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Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us