CIS Personnel Development Coordinator - Limited Service

State of Vermont•Waterbury, VT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department for Children and Families' Child Development Division (CDD) is hiring a CIS Personnel Development (PD) Coordinator. This position works in CDD's Children's Integrated Services (CIS) team, which implements a system of early intervention, family support, and prevention services that help ensure the healthy development and well-being of young children. CDD is housed in the Waterbury State Office Complex (WSOC). The PD Coordinator position is a hybrid position allowing for some remote work. The CIS unit also has weekly in-person meetings in Waterbury, and occasionally holds other team events on-site-a successful candidate should have a reliable way to get to Waterbury as needed for these activities. A CIS Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for ongoing coordination of a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development for CIS providers. This includes: Leading CIS personnel recruitment and retention; Collaborating with State of Vermont partners, Vermont's institutes of higher education, and others to support the preparation for those who may enter the field of early childhood; Providing professional development consultation and technical assistance to CIS regional teams; Planning and implementing workforce training activities for the CIS system. This is a Limited Service position dependent on grant funding, but that is expected to be extended annually.

Requirements

Experience working with young children and families
Experience working with children with specialized needs or risk factors
Experience in the development and provision of training and professional development activities
Experience providing technical assistance, coaching, and/or mentoring to staff working with young children and families
Experience implementing policies and processes that minimize differences in client service utilization, as well as maximize provider recruitment and retention
Reliability
Well developed organizational skills
Self-motivation, independence, and the ability to work autonomously
The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Master's degree in education, human services, public administration or related field and three year's of experience in education or human service organization, including one at administrative, consultative or planning level, preferably in child or family services.
Bachelor's degree in education, human services, organizational development, public administration or related human services field and five years experience in education or human service organization, including one at administrative, consultative or planning level, preferably in child or family services.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with different and/or unique backgrounds, experiences, and/or perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Leading CIS personnel recruitment and retention
Collaborating with State of Vermont partners, Vermont's institutes of higher education, and others to support the preparation for those who may enter the field of early childhood
Providing professional development consultation and technical assistance to CIS regional teams
Planning and implementing workforce training activities for the CIS system

Benefits

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
A State defined benefit pension plan
A deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program