Child Care Trainer/Monitor

The position is located in Sells, AZ.

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, trains and monitors child care providers to ensure compliance with Child Care and Development Block Grant's minimum health and safety standards.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with general organization/department goals, policies and procedures. Major work activities are covered by procedures or guidelines permitting flexibility in selecting methods to utilize and procedures to follow, determination of work priorities, and the planning and coordination of projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and enforces Health and Safety Regulations and statutory requirements in accordance with state and local standards.
• Plans and schedules training for child care providers in the areas of nutrition, first aid, CPR, communicable diseases, etc.
• Conducts center-based and in-home health and safety visits prior to approval for child care services.
• Provides technical assistance to early childhood development and before/after school programs.
• Develops and plans activities that will improve the availability of child care services through resource and referral networks, and consumer education to ensure parental access.
• Assists the Program Manager with the determination of grant eligibility for child care providers to assist in meeting state and local compliance and regulatory mandates and/or Health and Safety requirements.
• Maintains a record of substantiated parental complaints and makes information available to the public.
• Assists in the development of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Plan.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of early childhood development, proper diet, nutritional guidelines, safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of state and local safety and health standards.
• Skill in planning, preparing and developing various teaching aids.
• Skill in interacting with other agencies or departments associated with the child care providers.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and one year work experience in working with children and families in a child development environment such as a nursery, day care or a child care provider setting or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Must obtain certifications in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid within the first six months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a Food Handler's card.
• Must satisfy health requirements as defined by the federal program standards.
• Must enroll in Child Development Associate (CDA) courses, within the first six months of hire, to seek CDA credential.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and National FBI check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.