Family Access Coordinator

Description

Join us in an exciting new role as Family Access Coordinator to expand PreK access and support CME's mission! As one of six regional staff, you'll help create and implement a statewide enrollment plan from our Child Care Aware (CCA) of Washington offices. You'll ensure families can make informed choices about inclusive PreK programs that meet their needs. Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact!

What you will be doing:

You will work collaboratively with five other regional Family Access Coordinators across the state with support from the Child Care Aware of Washington Coordinating office to:

• Create a shared statewide process to develop a statewide coordinated recruitment and enrollment system.
• Build strong working relationships with community partners and parents to inform the building of a system that supports the identified needs of families.
• Recommend the structure of the system, clarifying what roles should be centrally located and what should be locally delivered.
• Clarify the roles of key partners (Licensed Child Care, ESDs, School Districts, Community Based Organizations who serve Children, etc.) to ensure an inclusive plan and system.
• Develop an implementation work plan that clarifies CCA of WA system roles, responsibilities, and other partners and reflects the initial three years of development.
• Develop an ongoing and clear communications process that informs communities and partners about the progress of this work.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Work in close partnership and meet regularly with the five other regions’ and coordinating office Family Access Program Coordinators, the CCA of WA statewide Family Center, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families CRE team to ensure that high-quality services are equitably delivered statewide while being flexible to meet local needs.
• Build partnerships with Educational Service districts, school districts, and elementary school principals in the region and develop a deep and ongoing understanding of Transition to Kindergarten opportunities available to families.
• Work in partnership with CCA of WA Family Center specialists to inform regional resource updating in the Family Center database, regional family needs trends, and community tabling opportunities.
• Maintain a knowledge base of innovative best practices and related research that may inform family service implementation, communities of practice, and CRE data practices.
• Represent the CCA of Washington system in meetings locally, regionally, and statewide.
• Use data and family voice to produce compelling reports and stories about our work and impacts.
• Present to external stakeholders on program initiatives and deliverables as requested.
• Maintain effective regional oversight of contract terms and conditions, meet data and reporting requirements, administer appropriate customer service feedback, and ensure ongoing quality assurance and program goals monitoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• AA degree in early childhood education, education, child development, public administration, or human service field and 3-5 years of related work experience. BA in fields previously mentioned and 3 years of experience preferred.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or professional development in delivering effective support for families with community-based partners, stakeholders, and customers.
• Experience with outcomes-based direct services and data-informed decisions.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current Washington State Driver’s License and access to a reliable car with liability insurance.

Computer Skills:

• Experience using and evaluating resource or benefits databases for clients, navigating complex systems to find information for families, and/or connecting families with child care options.
• Ability to identify and learn current platforms and applications that families use to stay connected to issues that are important to them.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and with database searches such as SalesForce; ability to use technology to research family resources; and comfortable learning new platforms, software, and apps.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong group facilitation skills, both in person and virtually.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and external partner organizations.
• Ability to work with people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Fluent dual/multi-language speaker and writer
• Non-profit, family-based experience in early learning and child care.
• Communication and engagement skills with families and caregivers of young children
• Familiarity with early childhood education or with issues impacting children birth to 8, their families, and child care providers/caregivers.

Benefits:

CME offers competitive pay, incredible benefits, and growth opportunities for every member of our team. CME offers medical, vision, and life insurance. We pay all premiums. Additionally, we offer a $2,000 Dental HRA. We also have an employee assistance program (EAP) available for our staff and an IRA Plan where we match up to 3% of your IRA contribution.

CME is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and encourages women, persons of color, and those with disabilities to apply. We actively celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Salary : $49,000 - $66,000