Early Learning Coalition - Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Current Openings

We are hiring for the following position(s) at this time. If you feel your qualifications make you a good candidate for a career at ELC, please complete the employment application. Depending upon your experience and education, you may be considered for a future position.

The Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Thank you for your interest in employment at the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard!

Director of Family Services

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: HR@elcbrevard.org

POSTING CLOSE DATE: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:00 pm EST

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. You must also possess a valid driver's license.

Position Description

51%

Supervise employees by communicating regularly, motivating, and training, evaluating, and planning and directing employee’s work. Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of subordinate employees to ensure efficient and timely processing of all program functions. The incumbent will develop and implement a system to evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of all direct reports.
Manage oversight of all program functions related to the School Readiness (SR), Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK), Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R), Screening and Assessment and Inclusion programs.
Manage and provide daily leadership to various professional administrative personnel engaged in specific project activities. Supervisory duties and responsibilities include interviewing, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance, employee recognition, and addressing complaints.
Develop and administer policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure operational efficiency and effective administration of appointed personnel.
Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure timely completion of program deliverables.
Monitor program activities to ensure quality and accuracy of the Coalition’s work outcomes in relation to contractual and grant commitments.

20%

Participate in short and long-term program development and planning and assist in identifying needed changes or enhancements to operating procedures.
Ensure that all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County.
Serve as programmatic liaison to external partners, including representation of Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County at local and regional meetings.
Actively participate in all Coalition and OEL required trainings, conference calls, and meetings to stay current with local, state, and federal rules and regulations relating to SR, VPK, CCR&R, Screening and Assessment and Inclusion and all other programs offered by the Coalition or related agencies.

15%

Assist with the tracking of performance measures for the Coalition plan.
Perform research functions as needed and prepare and report on a required basis, in addition to locally requested reports and correspondence.
Serve as an audit liaison for program functions related to School Readiness, VPK, CCR&R, Screening and Assessment and Inclusion services.
Ensure compliance with all governing regulations, guidelines, licensing standards, program compliance objectives, and performance standards.
Attend monthly Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County Board of Directors meetings and report on waitlist status and other projects as requested.
Adhere to the Coalition’s administrative and recordkeeping guidelines to support accurate documentation of activities.

Provide data analysis, cleansing, and reporting relating to the SR and VPK programs.
Provide technical assistance and support of the Family Portal and Unified Wait List (legacy system).
Provide management with ideas for innovative enhancements to Coalition operations. Assist in the research, planning, and implementation of new initiatives that will enhance services.
Safeguard all client information to ensure compliance with confidentiality policies and procedures.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: rules and regulations affecting early learning initiatives; hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, mentoring, and retaining individuals.

Skilled in: strong project management; organization strategy development; community partner engagement; oral and written communication; problem solving; Microsoft Office applications and other data programs.

Ability to: make analytic and decisive decisions while prioritizing and communicating to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organizational goals; demonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards.

Required Licensure/Certification

Must possess a valid Florida’s driver’s license and current automobile liability insurance policy.

A mandatory drug screening and background check will be performed on the successful application.

Minimum Qualifications

BA in Business or Public Administration, Early Childhood Development, Education or closely related field.

Solid understanding of and proven professional experience in supervising and motivating staff.

Minimum of five (5) years of related professional and verifiable work experience which must include prior work experience in supervising and motivating staff.

*An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the requirements above as approved by the Executive Director.

Salary Range

Salary is determined based on education, experience, or a combination of.

Employment Application

Please use this link to apply for this position:https://form.jotform.com/212524966052152

FAMILY SERVICES SPECIALIST

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: HR@elcbrevard.org

POSTING CLOSE DATE: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 11:59pm EST

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. You must also possess a valid driver's license.

Position Description

70%

Determines eligibility for School Readiness services in accordance with Florida Statute, Administrative Code, and state and local policies and procedures.
Collects required documentation to verify income, family size, birth dates, and any other required eligibility documentation. Accurately determines parent fees based on the information collected.
Manages DCF referrals and referring worker follow up to ensure referrals are received and complete according to rule.
Completes enrollments, transfers and terminations in the SSIS ensuring correct care levels , schedules and fee assignments
Monitor SSIS queues for incoming alerts that require case action/follow up
Follow up with providers by communicating relevant information related to enrollments, transfers and terminations Provides in-person and telephone technical assistance with families to explain how to navigate and or workaround a technical issue in the SSIS.
Processes eligibility with an accuracy rate that correlates to years of experience.

20%

Provides resource and referral services for parents and caregivers as delineated by the State of Florida Child Care Resource and Referral Program requirements. Provides unbiased, computer generated referrals for traditional and non-traditional child care options based on the client’s individual circumstances and preferences. Completes a CCR&R intake form in the SSIS in the database of all parent/family inquiries.
Provides in-person and telephone consultations with families and inform clients of School Readiness and/or VPK rules, policies and procedures.
Follows up on Non attending children when reported by provider and/or reimbursement
Actively participates in all ELCB required training programs and staff meetings to stay up-to-date on all local, state and federal rules and regulations relating to child care.
Actively calls families in pending update to review the process and documents needed for a successful redetermination or review.
On a daily basis, manages spreadsheet which identifies all upcoming redeterminations and reviews. Specialist is required to determine appropriate case actions based on specific circumstances and knowledge of funding categories.
Double checks one’s own work for accuracy

Fraud research/investigation - Reports any suspicion of fraud to Administrator
Collaborates with Screening & Assessment Specialists to ensure that the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) or other state approved screening tool has been completed during the initial determination of eligibility process for all children served from birth to kindergarten entry (66 months).
Participates in outreach events
Cover front desk duties, as assigned
Case corrections
Waiting list management/ Generates funding notification
Follows the Coalition policy and procedure on reporting claims of abuse and/or neglect.
Offer ideas and suggestions for enhanced program delivery
Manages leave appropriately and accurately records activities on timesheet.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Microsoft Office products; applicable federal, state, and local laws related to the School Readiness, VPK and CCR&R programs. Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with coworkers, providers, and partnering agencies.

Skilled in: detail orientation, organizational skills, Multi-tasking, as well as effective communication verbally and in writing.

Ability to: communicate effectively and efficiently with all departments and represent the Coalition in a highly professional manner; maintain a high level of confidentiality, manage time efficiently; work with minimal supervision, multi task, track and follow through on time sensitive tasks, identify discrepancies in information provided.