Child Care Workforce Specialist

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Child Start, Inc. is looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable

Child

Care Workforce Specialist to enhance the quality and accessibility of

childcare services in our community. This position involves supporting

childcare providers by offering training, resources, and support to

ensure high standards of care and education for children. The Specialist

will collaborate with various stakeholders to advance workforce

development initiatives within the childcare sector.

• Develop and implement strategic recruitment campaigns to identify,

attract, and onboard qualified family child care providers.

• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations,

workforce agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders

to expand recruitment pipelines.

• Answers questions via phone, internet and in person regarding child

care, child development and curriculum concerns.

• Carries out on-site technical assistance for home based child care

providers regarding child development, daily program, business

practice, learning environment and quality improvement.

• Maintains current information on community resources and guides

parents/ providers to appropriate referral as requested.

• Actively participates in ensuring the program is Quality Assurance

Certified in best practices.

• Actively pursues knowledge of linguistic, racial and ethnic

populations in Harvey County to address that populations needs.

• Helps implement special grant-funded projects as assigned.

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States

for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of

measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment

process.

Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.

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Diversity Statement

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*Child Start embraces diversity.*

• Child Start believes in the value of diversity in the workforce. Child

Start is committed to providing an environment of fair and equitable

treatment of everyone regardless of age, race, religion, color or creed,

national origin or ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender,

gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic

information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic

protected by law. Child Start is committed to encourage the growth of

all employees, effectively serve clients from all backgrounds, embrace

and celebrate the diversity of our communities, and reflect the

population Child Start is dedicated to serving.*