Early Childhood Specialist in Kansas

Child Start, Inc. is currently seeking a Supplemental Services Specialist to join our team. In the role of Supplemental Services Specialist, you will provide essential support to children and families through Program Intervention Plans as needed. You will collaborate with the Mental Health and Disabilities Coordinator to recommend referrals to partner agencies and assist with Individual Education Plans (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP). This position involves assisting with data entry and tracking, as well as engaging in community outreach by creating and updating Memorandums of Understanding (MOU). You will play a key role in ensuring that staff are trained in the screening tools utilized in their classrooms and will actively participate in conducting screenings. Additionally, you will receive training in the Coaching Models and may be called upon to support the Coaching Coordinator as required.

• Observe and recommend strategies for children in classrooms...

Provides consultation and/or assistance to potential and new child care providers. Establishes and maintains community contacts to support recruiting efforts.

• Researches, develops and presents professional development events.

• Answers questions via phone, internet and in person regarding child care, child development and curriculum concerns.
• Supports membership and service goals of the Child Care Resource and Referral program.
• Advises, upon request, regarding children's developmental levels and/or behaviors.
• Offers suggestions/solutions to the early childhood care and education provider and parent as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Working Knowledge of Microsoft applications. Knowledge of child care required.
• Minimum of three years’...

Provides consultation and/or assistance to potential and new child care providers. Establishes and maintains community contacts to support recruiting efforts.

• Researches, develops and presents professional development events.

• Answers questions via phone, internet and in person regarding child care, child development and curriculum concerns.
• Supports membership and service goals of the Child Care Resource and Referral program.
• Advises, upon request, regarding children's developmental levels and/or behaviors.
• Offers suggestions/solutions to the early childhood care and education provider and parent as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Working Knowledge of Microsoft applications. Knowledge of child care required.
• Minimum of three years’...