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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to the job.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:- None.
Notes to Applicants:- The position will focus solely on network implementation, continuous quality improvement, evaluation, and sustainability of the Home Grown Building Comprehensive Network for Home-Based Childcare. The primary duties in this position will include, but are not limited to:
- Recruit home-based childcare providers to the network
- Serve as staff liaison to the childcare provider advisory committee
- Plan meetings with network hub partner organizations
- Lead grant program evaluation (in partnership with the Erickson Institute)
- Coordinate special events, health services education, workshops, trainings
- Create a peer mentoring program and provide mentoring and referral to network members
- Refer childcare providers to community resources and create a system for resource sharing
- Connect childcare providers with curricula options
$24.89 - $29.18
Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some night and weekends as needed
Job Close Date 03/24/2025 Type of Posting External Department Economic Development Regular/Temporary Temporary (No benefits) Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 East Ben White Blvd., Austin Texas Preferred Qualifications- Past experience operating a home-based childcare program
- Knowledge of key issues that affect the early care and education workforce, particularly home-based childcare
- Demonstrated strong, effective, and clear written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated experience planning and leading meetings
- Demonstrated experience drafting and delivering public presentations to audiences of different types
- Skills in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to speak, write and read Spanish
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Develop and implement a variety of programs, projects and activities. Coordinate with existing organizations to address community economic or social service needs. Conduct needs assessments and meets with community residents, leaders and community groups to identify needs and available resources. Collaborate with other organizations to plan and develop programs and activities or improve coordination of existing services. Research funding sources, develop short and long range plans, and compile informational reports. Serve as City representative before community groups, businesses and/or the media. Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers. Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets Assists in the development of short/long range plans Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and Procedures Ensures compliance with city and other regulatory agency requirements and policies
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.- Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position require: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet the qualifications for this position?- Yes
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(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in developing creative and sustainable partnerships with non-profit organizations, governmental entities, and other community stakeholders to deliver early childhood services to the community.
(Open Ended Question)
* Based on what you know about the position, why do you believe you would be a good fit for this position? Describe the top three skills you would bring to the position.
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* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
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