Ccr&R Consultant

Job Goal:

To provide technical assistance to child care providers in Counties Served. To connect with community resources and promote quality child care services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Greet and respond to the public coming into the office and direct calls to the appropriate CCR&R staff member. When they are not available take detail message.
• Oversee CCRR building calendar with checked out dates and staff appointments
• Provide information/assistance regarding child care in the community upon request from parents and families through the Find Child Care Oregon System
• Provide resources and technical assistance to child care providers to meet child care regulations through one on one or group sessions as needed
• Connect parents looking for supports with child care to ODHS system partners
• Provide consumer education to clients regarding choosing/demanding quality child care
• Handle related correspondence and written reports as requested
• Assist in maintaining the Lending Library:checking in/ out supplies as needed
• Enroll providers, and enter information into Find Child Care Oregon database
• Represent CCR&R at local community meetings as designated by supervisor
• Maintain required Technique Assistance logs for all training sessions and contact with providers
• Prepare and submit to the CCR&R Manager a monthly report of activities in SharePoint/FCCO
• Assist in maintaining the CCR&R training calendar.
• Assist in translation and proof reading of the newsletters for CCR&R and BMEL Hub, training letter and other documents as needed. Duel set of eyes on all documents before and after translation to be accurate in what is sent out
• Utilize ORO to Register participants for training session and verify provider status at the completion of all CCR&R sponsored training sessions
• Verify provider status and eligibility in ODHS part 2 and IRF part 2 and safety set trainings prior to training sessions
• Assist in developing the Quarterly CCR&R Provider Newsletter

General Staff Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned
• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community
• Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information
• Maintain objectives and professional standards
• Improve self skills and education
• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
• Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties
• And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bilingual (Reading/writing in Spanish)

Skills Requirements:

• One year experience working with or in the early child care field.
• Two years secretarial/computer experience
• Knowledge of correct grammar and punctuation

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Sit for long periods of time with daily use of computer screen;
• Do tasks involving repetitive arm and hand movements, such as heavy word processing/keyboarding, using various office tools to collate, punch, cut, or stamp paper and other repetitive or high volume tasks such as bulk mailings, filing projects, etc.;
• Occasional filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending as necessary;
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms;
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

Safety:

Apply safe practices in the performance of duties

• Reporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury immediately
• Complying with Agency safety standards
• Participate in emergency drills
• Promote a culture of safe environments in the workplace

Agency Wide Requirements:

• Current enrollment in the Child Care Division's Central Background Registry
• Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire
• Ability to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements. A DMV Record check will be conducted prior to hire.
• Desire to work with low income children and their families
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face to face, one to one, and in group settings
• Fluent in English both verbally and written
• To protect the health and safety of our employees and families, and pursuant to the Governor's Order, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 as a condition of employment. If you are unable to comply with this policy due to pregnancy, disability, or because of a sincerely held religious belief, we will ask for written verification.

Umatilla Morrow Head Start, Inc. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer