CIS Personnel Development Coordinator - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

1d • 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.

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. OR Bachelor's degree in education, human services, organizational development, public administration or related human services field.
• 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. OR Five years experience as described above.

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 and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level