Location: Des Moines, Johnson, Linn, Muscatine and/or Scott CountiesThe primary role of the Child Care Consultant is to provide support, consultation and technical assistance to child care centers and in-home child care programs. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with an Endorsement, or a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Social Work or Child and Family Services.Responsibilities include:Helping providers to follow Iowa HHS regulations to implement appropriate early care and education practices for childrenEncouraging and supporting providers to participate in the Iowa Quality 4 Kids (IQ4K)Working with the provider to assess program strengths and needsHelping the provider plan and carry out program improvementsAssisting the provider to develop and implement a professional development planA successful Child Care Consultant candidate will have:Effective interpersonal skills for working with child care providers, child care program administrators, co-workers and the general publicKnowledge of high quality early child care and education practicesKnowledge of typical and atypical early childhood developmentOffice organizational skills with attention to detail and understanding of common computer applicationsEffective skills in conflict resolution and problem solvingEffective skills to foster the professional development of othersCommitment to collaborating in a team environmentCommitment to respecting cultural and ethnic diversitySelf Motivating and able to manage work independently#J-18808-Ljbffr