Childcare Business Specialist
About The Position
LSI is seeking a full-time Childcare Business Specialist for Immigrant and Refugee Community Services in Waterloo, Iowa. The specialist supports refugee childcare providers through language-appropriate training and skill development, providing services in both classroom and in-home settings. The role includes coordinating interpreted trainings and attendance tracking, organizing classes on home safety and DHS childcare regulations, and conducting home visits. Home visits support providers in meeting DHS health and safety requirements, developing their businesses, improving quality, and accessing community referrals as needed. The specialist also provides administrative support related to DHS registration, timesheets, paperwork, mail, business operations, and other childcare registration matters. The role ensures providers adhere to the DHS childcare registration process, rules, and regulations.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a human service-related field.
- At least 2 years of early childhood or childcare experience.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance.
- Good driving record.
- Ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry, and criminal history.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field with 1 year of experience in early childhood or childcare services.
- Experience with DHS rules and regulations for childcare providers.
- Experience or knowledge of small business operations.
Responsibilities
- Support refugee childcare providers with language-appropriate training and skill development.
- Provide services to clients in classroom and in-home settings.
- Coordinate interpreted trainings and manage attendance tracking.
- Coordinate classes related to home safety and DHS childcare regulations.
- Conduct home visits to support providers in meeting DHS health and safety requirements, developing their businesses, improving quality, and accessing community referrals as needed.
- Provide administrative support to childcare providers regarding DHS registration, timesheets, paperwork, mail, business operations, and other childcare registration information.
- Ensure providers adhere to the DHS childcare registration process, rules, and regulations.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off accrual.
- Paid holidays and flex holidays.
- Flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
- Nationwide Pet Insurance.
- Rainy Day Pal support.
- Partnerships with Dupaco Credit Union.
- DailyPay advanced pay services.
- Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other student loan repayment assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
