Quality Specialist

Primary Purpose Join our team and enjoy a work-life balance like no other! With 11 holidays, paid Fridays off in the summer, a generous winter break, ample vacation and sick leave, you'll have the time to recharge and thrive. We invite you to join Southwestern Oregon Community College in fulfilling our mission by supporting the cultural and educational needs of our diverse communities. We also offer exceptional insurance plans, including contributions to an HSA, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, and so much more. Apply now and experience the benefits of a caring community college that values your time and well-being. PRIMARY PURPOSE To work with the CARE Connections CCR&R program to establish supportive relationships with Baby Promise early learning programs as a principal provider of technical assistance, quality support, and training. To Facilitate a Focused Child Care Network, a cohort of no more than 15 early learning and care professionals who are engaged in Baby Promise, who meet frequently and regularly, in small or large groups, to discuss best practices as defined and as directed by Department of Early Learning and Care; access and share resources; receive training; and encourage progress as they work toward increasing the quality of their Early Learning Programs. To support regional growth of Baby Promise, and to support increased quality in these programs through Spark Quality Rating Improvement System and other quality initiatives of the Department of Early Learning and Care. To work with all local and state contacts in a professional manner to meet all contractual program requirements. To demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to get along with a diverse group of people. To demonstrate commitment to continued professional development. Evening and weekends required as scheduled. Travel in and out of district required. Description of Essential Functions Focused Child Care Network Support (50% of time) * Develop and facilitate Focused Child Care Network for Baby Promise program leads and co-create and support Early Learning Program and individual Early Educator TA and CQI plans with mutually agreed upon goals. * Provide monthly network meetings and one-on-ones to support network participants in meeting their goals individual goals. * Ensure that each month, at least one training will be offered based upon the goals of the Participants in the FCCN, and with intentional implementation follow up. Utilize Essential Fellowship training and tools, as appropriate, and provide support for sustaining Essential Fellowship practices. * Attend DELC Communities of Practice and other professional supports as required Child Care Resource Program Support (25% of time) * Develop and maintain professional relationships with all partners of the CCR&R system. * Consistently use excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility in working with early learning and care professionals, including child care providers and certified center staff, children, parents, college students, partners, and SWOCC staff to promote positive relationships. * Meet regularly and coordinate with other staff members to ensure program continuity. * Document all calls, referrals, and follow ups as required by contract. * Complete appropriate data entry, forms, and reports that may include quarterly reports, attendance reports, accident/incident reports, and/or suspected child abuse reports. * Maintain and promote ethical responsibility by following the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. * Ensure that local data is current by completing program updates. * Produce newsletters and training calendars as required. * Attend staff meetings and liaison meetings with the Department of Early Learning and Care. * Provide resource and referral information to those seeking information on Child Care and/or becoming a early learning and care professional. * Actively participate in staff professional development. Training Support (15% of Time) * Participate in Training of the Trainer as available to develop and maintain skills for offering quality standardized training to early learning and care professionals. Maintain current credentials in training curricula. * Utilize the Oregon Registry Online (ORO) system as the main calendar and tracking tool for trainings and professional development opportunities. * Schedule and/or provide trainings required to assist early learning and care professionals to move forward on their Oregon Registry professional goals. * Assist in planning the annual Retreat by the Lake conference. * Provide community training at annual conference and other opportunities throughout the year as requested. Spark System Support (10% of Time) * Stay up to date on changes in Spark, attend meetings and communities of practice through DELC, and serve as Spark expert for Care Connections team. * Educate early learning and care professionals about Spark, Oregon's Quality Rating Improvement System, and assist them in development and tracking of professional goals and objectives, selection of courses and/or trainings to meet goals, creating a professional development plan, and assisting in the assembly of documents for professional portfolios for reaching a Spark Rating. Baby Promise Program Support * Create ongoing trusting relationships with early education programs to develop the most conducive environment for learning and reflection, while serving as an ambassador for Baby Promise in the community. * Provide on-going consultation and support around Baby Promise Program expectations and implementation, including but not limited to: * Learning environment set up * Mission setting and articulation * Orientation of children and families * Curriculum pedagogy and models * Child screening and assessment * Adult -child interactions and behavior management strategies * Family engagement * Specific inclusionary practices * Business acumen * Support Baby Promise programs in their use of reports developed through utilizing quality assessment tools (such as CLASS and Environmental Rating Scales) and classroom observations as deemed appropriate and necessary; provide feedback, connect scores and feedback to continuous quality improvement, and track over time. * Promote and support the development of new programs serving children in Baby Promise and their families. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and implementing on-boarding plan and welcome tool kit materials for new Baby Promise grantees and hosting kick off events for new Baby Promise grantees. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor degree in ECE or related field (Human Development, Child and Family Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology) with coursework in age zero to three development ORA Step 10 on the Oregon Registry Experience: * 2 or more years of experience in an early childhood program with a focus on infants and toddlers * 2 years of experience providing Technical Assistance and training to early education programs, providing classroom observations and/or home visits to families with young children * Experience supporting the primacy of families, their home languages, and their cultures, and an understanding of how to engage them Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter. Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individual, and deal with peers, the public and the community in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner. * Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, life experiences and abilities, including community members, students, faculty, and staff. * Knowledge of how children birth to five learn within the context of ongoing, meaningful relationships with important adults in their lives and strong knowledge of effective teaching practices. * Knowledge of inclusive practices in infant/toddler programs * Knowledge of how to best support the early learning workforce in all settings, and effective techniques of adult learning and relationship-based coaching practices * Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status * Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding systemic inequity, systemic racism and the ongoing pursuit of methods to address these both individually and within group process * Knowledge of early learning tools, including: * Classroom Assessment Scoring Scale (CLASS) * Environmental Rating Scale(ERS) (specifically, Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-3 and Family Child Care Environments Rating Scale Program Assessment Scale (PAS) * Teaching Strategies Gold * The Pyramid Infant Toddler Rating Scale (TPITOS) * Ages and Stages Questionnaire * Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Social Emotional * Ability to follow established procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures. * Ability to maintain confidentiality of all participants records. * Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as work days at other college locations. * Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, and reports. Ability to use Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as needed. * Must possess the skills and ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities (e.g. computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, facsimile machine, projectors, digital cameras, and video recorders). * Ability to follow established college and department procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures. Ability to implement general directives and Board policies in the assigned areas of responsibility. Ability to explain established policies and procedures using judgment and diplomacy. * Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process. * Bilingual Spanish * Preference will be given to candidates match the cultural and linguistic needs of Baby Promise programs in Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Counties regardless of a need for additional training or education. Successful candidates who culturally and linguistically align with the populations represented in Baby Promise will be granted time to complete additional educational requirements, if hired. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES: * Able to obtain Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification * Hold or ability to obtain valid driver's license * Hold or ability to hold an Infant Child CPR/First Aid certification * Must be able to pass Oregon Child Care Central Background Registry/finger printing and SWOCC background check. Additional Job Information JOB TITLE: Baby Promise Quality SpecialistLOCATION: Coos and Curry CountiesFTE: Full-Time (.80 to 1.00 FTE)DEPARTMENT: Care ConnectionsPAY GRADE: Level I ($17.82-$19.67)EXEMPTION STATUS:Non-exemptPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: EnclosedREPORTS TO: Care Connections Program DirectorCLASSIFICATION: ClassifiedREVISION DATE: January 2024 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For assistance with this, please . For technical assistance with your application, please call . Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement. 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