Health and Safety Specialist (Temporary)

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago • Waukegan, IL

78d • $40,000 - $45,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Assists in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing and implementation of health & safety support services for license exempt childcare providers that receive payment from the IDHS Child Care Assistance Program under the direction of the Program Design and Management Director. Collaborates with the Client Relations Specialist – CCR&R, manages relationships with the Early Childhood staff, program members and other visitors to the center; other YWCA staff members; and community representatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a relevant field such as child development, education, sociology, project management
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative skills, culturally competent, comfortable working with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Thrives in an environment in which collaboration, partnership, and empowerment are key cultural elements
• Flexible attitude, respectful, enthusiastic advocate who is eager to learn new things
• Regular access to reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to travel
• Ability to pass criminal background check
• A High School diploma, or GED, is required.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s degree or progress toward completion of a degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling and conducting on-site visits to license exempt childcare providers to ensure that required health & safety trainings have been completed and tat practices are being implemented
• Build and maintain strong relationships with license-exempt childcare providers
• Promote, educate, and train providers on relevant topics as it pertains to health & safety
• Ability to identify health & safety violations in the childcare environment
• Corrects and/or coaches to ensure program is compliant with all relevant health & safety requirements
• Gather and maintain statistical data, complete reports, prepare correspondence, and distribute information
• Acts as community liaison for the agency

Benefits

• Professional training required: A minimum of fifteen (15) hours of professional training related to Early Childhood and/or to the responsibilities of the position is required annually.
• Complete ECE Level 1 Credential within first 90 days of employment with agency
• Must become an ITN trainer within 1 year of employment with agency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree