Infant Toddler Coaching Specialist

Position Summary:To conduct and present research specific to infants/toddlers and provide specialized coaching and technical assistance to administrators and caregivers of infants/toddlers.

Essential Functions

• Provides coaching and technical assistance as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Provide updates on newest infant/toddler research.
• Promote and educate providers and community members on the WV Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Designation (BFCCD) initiative by recruiting child care centers, facilities, and family Child care providers to participate.
• Serve as the lead contact for the WV Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Designation (BFCCD).
• Assist providers with the maintenance and renewal of the Breastfeeding Friendly Child care Designation certification.
• Maintain documentation of (BFCCD) process.
• Serve as Team Leader for technical assistance team consisting of the Child care Nurse Health Consultant and the Child care Health Educator.
• Work collaboratively with the TRAILS team.
• Collaboratively work with the ITSN to develop initiatives.
• Attend ITSN meetings and planning retreats.
• Conduct and present research on infant/toddler policies, best practices and child care trends.

Marginal Functions

• Participate in required meetings including staff and unit meetings.
• Provide technical assistance visits that require in-depth knowledge of infant/toddler development, as needed.
• Participate in field experiences to establish and maintain relationships with Family Child care Facility providers.
• Participate in the Traveling Resources for Infant Providers (T.R.I.P) program.
• Promote membership in the WV Infant Mental Health Association and provide coaching through the endorsement process.
• Collaborate with the local Community Colleges and Technical schools to promote articulation of WVIT I-R and WVIT II.
• Any other duties assigned.

Skills, Abilities, & Knowledge

• Abide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Education

• Preferred: A master's degree in early childhood, developmental psychology, education psychology or child development.
• Required: A bachelor's degree in early childhood, developmental psychology, or child development.

Experience

• Preferred: Three years of work experience as an Infant/Toddler Specialist.
• Required: Five years of work experience as an Infant/Toddler Specialist.

Employment Conditions

• Valid driver's license.
• Able to travel extensively and work flexible hours.
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Adhere to National Association for the Education of Youn Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements of the STARS career pathway including becoming a STARS credentialed trainer.
• Complete initial online training for Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-revised (ITERS-R) within first (6) months of employment.
• Certification for the Program for Infant/Toddler care.

Environmental Conditions

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little temperature changes at least fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Prolonged sitting at a desk viewing a computer screen and keyboard typing.
• Frequent face-to-face, electronic, and virtual interactions with internal and external customers.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Public contact position requiring appropriate business casual apparel.
• This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week following a successful 90-day review

Physical Demands

• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Access information using a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.