Early Learning Workforce Navigator

COLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE•The Dalles, OR

57d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Learning Workforce Navigator will support the growth, development, and retention of the early learning workforce across Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler counties. Through community outreach, workforce development, and retention efforts, this position will assist prospective and current child care business owners in navigating Oregon’s child care licensing process, requirements, and available resources. The Early Learning Workforce Navigator will also coordinate the accuracy and maintenance of the statewide child care database, Find Child Care Oregon (FCCO), for the region, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for families, providers, and community partners. By connecting community partners, prospective child care business owners, and early learning professionals with relevant resources, services, and supports, the Early Learning Workforce Navigator will contribute to expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care throughout the region. This position will serve as a key connection between local communities and Child Care Partners (CCP), helping strengthen relationships, identify workforce needs, and connect individuals and communities to opportunities and support.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience working with computer software applications, including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Minimum of two years of experience working with and supporting adults.
Minimum of two years of experience working in an Early Childhood Care and Education setting, or in an equivalent educational setting.
Basic knowledge of higher educational systems and programs (taken college courses, or have an understanding of the navigation of college systems).
Minimum of two years working and collaborating with community partners.
Minimum of two years of experience in community Outreach and Recruitment.
Bilingual, Biliterate, Bicultural (English/Spanish) required.
Proficient communication (writing, spelling, listening, and speaking) and interpersonal skills (i.e., tact, patience, and respect).
Ability to translate/interpret written and spoken communication in English and Spanish.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines, and follow through to completion of assigned tasks.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Ability to work at an assigned workstation.
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, video conferencing, Google Suite, and applicable software.
Maintain and continue increasing knowledge in the Early Childhood and Education field.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Maintains self professionally as a representative of Child Care Partners and Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC).
Must have reliable transportation, a driver’s license, and insurance.
Uses telephone and email techniques with courtesy, respect, and tactfulness.
Ability to travel within our region and adjust to frequent schedule and work location changes.
Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct and apply the Oregon Equity Lens.
Work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.
Maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
Report suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with Oregon Statutes and procedures.
Register and be in compliance with the State of Oregon’s Central Background Registry.
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect training must be completed within 60 days of the hire date and maintained current.
DELC required safety training must be completed within 30 days of the hire.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate Child Care Partners’ participation in community events and other outreach opportunities to recruit prospective child care business owners throughout the region.
Promote and coordinate access to Child Care Partners’ services, resources, and supports.
Support the retention and success of existing child care businesses and early learning professionals through business-practice assistance, professional development and training opportunities, grants, scholarships, and technical assistance.
Help prospective child care business owners in navigating the licensing process in the state of Oregon.
Provide technical assistance to complete the required training and certification to become and maintain a licensed child care business.
Acquire knowledge and understanding of the different licensing types, rules, requirements, financial supports, opportunities, and professional development for new child care business owners and early learning professionals.
Help present, schedule, and coordinate business-centered trainings and professional development opportunities, primarily the Introduction to Registered Family Child Care - Part Two training and the Child Care Business Accelerator Cohort.
Support the navigation of meeting training requirements for licensed and listed early learning professionals and child care business owners.
Coordinate the accuracy and maintenance of regional provider information within the statewide Find Child Care Oregon (FCCO) database through quarterly updates, annual updates, and the biennial Market Price Supply Study.