*PLEASE NOTE: This is a remote position that will require the incumbent to reside in AND travel throughout various cities within the Southside region of Virginia (i.
e.
Amherst, Lynchburg, Bedford, Pittsylvania, Danville, Appomattox, Campbell, Halifax, South Boston, Prince Edward, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Cumberland, Amelia, Nottaway, Lunenburg, Brunswick).
Travel to the Richmond office will also be required several times a year.
Regular travel during daytime hours (potentially totaling 1-3 hours roundtrip) will be required throughout the month, as well as occasional evening & Saturday hours.
*
Our Child Development Services (CDS) department is seeking a full-time Child Care Aware (CCA) Program Specialist.
This role involves providing technical assistance for persons who desire to start their own in-home childcare business, assisting family and childcare center programs with technical assistance and training, and conducting classroom observations.
The position has combined administrative and direct service responsibilities and operates under the general direction and supervision of the Outreach and Recruitment Supervisor.
Skills & Requirements
-An appropriate degree (i.
e.
, child development, social work, or other human services field) from an accredited school, and/or at least 3 years of professional experience providing direct services to children and their families, or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
-Must demonstrate excellent people skills, and ability to collaborate well with a diverse client population; strong organizational skills and diligence; experience documenting service delivery; and demonstrated ability to provide technical assistance and deliver professional development training (both in-person & virtually)
-Knowledge surrounding and/or working in early childhood is strongly preferred.
-Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and auto insurance with an insurable driving record.
-Must have access to broadband internet service to participate in virtual meetings and facilitate virtual training and technical assistance.
Salary Range
$42,000 - $45,000 / annually
Benefits
ChildSavers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including options for health, dental, and vision insurance(s), a health savings account, a flexible savings account, accident & critical illness insurance, access to employer-paid EAP support services, a retirement plan, employer-paid short and long term disability insurance, group term life insurance, paid time off, & 14 paid holidays annually.
Questions? All job-related queries may be sent to jobs@childsavers.
org.
ChildSavers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All employees and applicants will be treated without regard to age, sex, color, religion, race, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, legal source of income, or any other status protected by law.
ChildSavers is a drug-free workplace.
At ChildSavers, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.
We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our team and enhance our impact.
We actively seek diverse talent and promote an inclusive culture where everyone has equal opportunities.
Join us in building a more inclusive future.