Child Development & Education Program Specialist

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee the operations of various child development centers including the collection of important child development data for computer input; participate in home visitor programs and ensure program compliance with Federal rules and regulations. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Essential and Supplemental Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Oversee the operations of child development centers; renew child center licensing and complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with State regulations. Conduct on-site visits to child development centers; monitor staff interaction with children and parents; make recommendations for improvement as necessary. Oversee the ordering of supplies and new equipment for child development centers; ensure compliance with vendors contracts. Monitor fee collection procedures for child development centers; resolve billing problems and coordinate billing to outside agencies. Provide curriculum and materials for the home visitor program; serve as consultant for home visitors and program families. Participate in the coordination of the development of contracts and agreements between social service providers and the child development program. Supervise the collection and input of comprehensive child development program data into the management information system. Maintain computer database of all child development center, human services funded or grant funded participants; generate management and compliance reports. Develop various information systems for assigned programs; identify problems and recommend changes to achieve project goals. Write computer programs to provide information to staff based on information systems data; troubleshoot hardware and software malfunctions. Participate in the selection of assigned program staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures. Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of community and social service programs. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in child development, social services, education, public administration or information systems
Three (3) years experience in child development or social service programs
One (1) year supervisory or lead experience
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in management information systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the operations of child development centers; renew child center licensing and complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with State regulations.
Conduct on-site visits to child development centers; monitor staff interaction with children and parents; make recommendations for improvement as necessary.
Oversee the ordering of supplies and new equipment for child development centers; ensure compliance with vendors contracts.
Monitor fee collection procedures for child development centers; resolve billing problems and coordinate billing to outside agencies.
Provide curriculum and materials for the home visitor program; serve as consultant for home visitors and program families.
Participate in the coordination of the development of contracts and agreements between social service providers and the child development program.
Supervise the collection and input of comprehensive child development program data into the management information system.
Maintain computer database of all child development center, human services funded or grant funded participants; generate management and compliance reports.
Develop various information systems for assigned programs; identify problems and recommend changes to achieve project goals.
Write computer programs to provide information to staff based on information systems data; troubleshoot hardware and software malfunctions.
Participate in the selection of assigned program staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of community and social service programs.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.