Childcare Business Specialist

About the role

LSI is seeking a full-time Childcare Business Specialist for Immigrant and Refugee Community Services in Waterloo, Iowa!

Responsibilities

• Support refugee childcare providers in language-appropriate training and skill development.
• Provide services to clients in both a classroom and in-home setting.
• Coordinate interpreted trainings and manage attendance tracking.
• Coordinate classes related to home safety and DHS regulations for childcare.
• Home visiting: support childcare providers in meeting DHS health and safety requirements, business development, quality improvements and other community referrals as needed.
• Provide administrative support to childcare providers regarding DHS registration, timesheets, paperwork, mail, business operations and other information related to childcare registration.
• Ensure providers adhere to DHS childcare registration process, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a human service related field with a minimum of 2 years of early childhood or childcare experience.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a good driving record.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry, and a criminal history check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service related field with 1 year of experience in early childhood or childcare services (preferred).
• Experience with DHS rules and regulations for child care providers (preferred).
• Experience or knowledge of small business operations (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off accrual, paid holidays and flex holidays
• Flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Exclusive Team LSI benefits, including complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Rainy Day