Coordinator

Description :

Are you interested in a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of young children? Join the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) team!

KVCAP, which seeks to strengthen individuals, families and communities through direct services and community collaborations that create solutions to poverty, is looking to hire a full-time HomeStart Coordinator to work with our Family Child Care and Center-Based partners.

In addition to our generous benefits package, KVCAP offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for you to grow in the profession and to offer the best care and education to children ages 0-5.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and coaching Family Child Care Providers and Center-Based Staff

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree in a field related to Early Care & Education
• Eligible for Licensed Social Worker certification or a Family Partner Certificate program, and have experience working with families and young children (ages 0-5).
• Able to meet requirements of agency & State Child Care Licensing regulations for background checks and physical exams
• Strong skills in interpersonal, written and verbal communication, documentation, critical thinking, and computer proficiency
• Valid driver's license and use of a vehicle insured to State of Maine requirements, the ability to travel within multiple counties, and adjust to flexible schedule
• Experience in mixed age group care settings for children, experience working with Adult Learners, awareness of community resources, and knowledge of Family Child Care preferred

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth and Indigenous People's Day)
• Low cost health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance options
• 100% employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off program that starts at 4 weeks per year
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan that includes an employer contribution and an employer match
• Annual CSA program that delivers a weekly box of food from local farms to all participating employees for 20 weeks per year
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• An additional $100 per month stipend through August 2024

Compensation details : 19.5-19.5 Hourly Wage

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Last updated : 2024-01-04