FCCP Specialist

Location:

North Campus Administration - Vista, CA

Hourly: $20.80 - $24.73

52 Weeks

Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at http://www.maacproject.org/

DEFINITION

Under direct supervision, the incumbent plans, develops, implements and monitors program operations for assigned Family Child Care Provider (FCCP) homes; coordinates and participates in activities of parent committees; compiles and submits FCCP site reports; coordinates and participates in FCCP network meetings and activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Assists in developing policies and instruction for administration of the Family Child Care Program, in compliance with funding guidelines for approval and implementation. Conducts on-going support and technical assistance using agency designated assessment / evaluation tools and assists in annual program self-assessment.
• Monitors and ensures FCCP homes are operating in conformance with MAAC policies and procedures, licensing regulations, Health and Safety Standards, funding regulations and service area plans. Recommends termination of FCCP contracts with providers to the supervisor.
• Participates in implementation of age appropriate curriculum and ongoing monitoring of childrens cognitive and physical development.
• Monitors and ensures recruitment and enrollment activities, family development plans, parent participation and overall parent satisfaction for assigned FCCP provider homes.
• Ensures timely preparation & submission of FCCP contracts and attachments to the fiscal department.
• Coordinates trainings for FCCP.
• Assists with the recruitment and selection process for potential FCCP contract providers.
• Develops and implements procedures to fulfill information requests of reporting requirements within the program in a timely manner.
• Plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates the programs and activities of a assigned FCCP homes; works with assigned FCCP Providers, Education Specialists, and Family Service staff to develop, implement and monitor service area and FCCP homework plans to achieve assigned goals, objectives and educational outcomes; contributes to development of and monitoring of performance against the available resources.
• Participates in centers FCCP home providers in developing, implementing and evaluating work programs, plans, processes, systems and procedures to achieve MAAC and Head Start goals, objectives and performance measures consistent with division quality and service expectations.
• Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned FCCP providers for personal development targets. Provides day-to-day leadership and works with assigned FCCP providers to ensure a high performance, child and family-centered environment, which supports achieving Head Start educational objectives and family service expectations.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned FCCP Homes. Ensures homes are properly staffed in conformance with licensing requirements and recommends adjustments to FCCP staffing as required; responds to FCCP telephone calls and accepts office visits from FCCP parents and providers. Communicates FCCP program activities and program master calendar to FCCP providers, and parents. Promotes cooperative working relationships with FCCP providers, parents, volunteers, community partners, specialists and consultants.
• Inspects and monitors FCCP Home site operations to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements, health, and safety and fire regulations; adjusts staffing to ensure conformance to applicable licensing requirements; performs mandated inspections of classroom and playground facilities and takes necessary corrective action to ensure that housekeeping/cleanliness standards and permit/license requirements are met.
• Oversees and participates in implementation of daily FCCP lesson plans and activities, ensuring they are age appropriate, individualized and culturally sensitive. Observes FCCP providers in the classroom and provides feedback.
• Meets with parents to discuss childrens development and behavioral issues; refers children for health, mental health, child development and other special assessments and/or services; takes appropriate action to deal with child or family emergency situations.
• Promotes parent involvement in FCCP Home site activities; serves as advisor, coordinates and facilitates monthly parent committee meetings; plans and conducts parent education/training meetings; oversees the activities of assigned parent trainees; maintains records for Parent Committee funds.
• Ensures the maintenance of up-to-date, accurate FCCP homes childrens files; reviews daily and monthly FCCP reports; compiles and submits end-of-the-month reporting for each assigned FCCP; including site status, classroom status, volunteer time, in-kind donation, transportation, field trip and other reports required by funding agencies.
• Provides technical support to ensure compliance with Community Care Licensing and Head Start Performance Standards curriculum and child abuse requirements. Facilitates day and evening training and technical assistance workshops for FCCPs as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Services and resources for children ages birth to 5 years in San Diego County

• Computer skills, including Internet operations, Microsoft applications

Ability to:

• Organize records and paperwork processes
• Prepare and present reports, training plans, and workshops
• Relate effectively with children, parents, staff, and local services providers

• Demonstrate a positive regard for and sensitivity to diverse families

• Demonstrate community relations skills, positive interpersonal relations skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate a flexible work style
• Communicate effectively with a diverse workforce
• Provide prompt, efficient and responsive service in a demanding work environment
• Exercise tact and discretion in answering questions and releasing information
• Analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
• Remain calm under pressure or during complex issues
• Troubleshoot basic problems and prepare comprehensive reports
• Work collaboratively with Management and Union staff
• Consistently relate effectively to children, parents, staff, and local services providers.

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field
• Twenty-four (24) semester units in Child Development, including twelve (12) CORE units, six (6) Infant Toddler units, and three (3) units in administration or staff relations
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in a Head Start or Child Development program
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and databases such as ChildPlus
• Experience working with State and Federal regulated Child Development Programs highly desirable
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills speaking, reading, and writing is preferred

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other persons views and underlying assumptions
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development
Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes
Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

HEALTH STATUS

Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

All positions are subject to a background/education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Note: California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have and maintain a valid California Drivers License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAACs insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.