Mixed Delivery Coordinator (Child Care Specialist III)

About the Role

This position oversees the implementation of the Virginia Ready Region Mixed Delivery Grant for the Capital Area, which includes the service areas of Fairfax County, City of Alexandria, Arlington County, City of Falls Church, and City of Fairfax. Responsibilities include ensuring early childhood centers and family childcare programs selected for Mixed Delivery participation meet grant requirements, coordinating the enrollment process and verification of eligible children, and providing ongoing monitoring to ensure full child enrollment, completion of the VKRP child assessment, program data entry, and early childhood programs participation in VQB5. The role involves entering and monitoring data in the Mixed Delivery portal and submitting Mixed Delivery program and expenditure reports.

This is a grant-funded position working under the supervision of the Program Administrator I.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the administration, programming, and management of a broad program area (e.g., the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program).
• Provides fiscal management of grants, including managing the administrative budget and/or overseeing disbursements to participants.
• Interprets federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they apply to programs.
• Assists in developing various program policies and procedures.
• Provides comprehensive training and technical assistance for child care programs.
• Develops training programs on program planning and child development.
• Provides quality assurance for programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Performs short- and long-range planning and adjusts systems and resources to match current program strategies.
• Researches and writes grant proposals and seeks innovative funding sources.
• Approves written communication materials disseminated to the public.
• Monitors program statistics and oversees production of reports summarizing program accomplishments.
• Coordinates services with other governmental programs and community organizations to enhance effectiveness of partnerships.
• Represents the program in task forces including other governmental agencies and community groups.
• Oversees and coordinates recruitment and staffing issues.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field.
• Three years of professional experience in day care administration, early childhood education, or related human service administration.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and a driving record check.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of assigned area of accountability.
• Knowledge of county budget/fiscal policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform short- and long-range planning and monitor effectiveness of programs.
• Ability to keep current on the latest theories of early childhood development and education.
• Ability to work independently and as a leader of a team.
• Ability to manage projects and supervise others.
• Ability to work collaboratively to build partnerships with other jurisdictions and organizations (e.g., businesses, non-profit entities, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Grant management experience.
• Program management experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

• Work is generally sedentary but may require some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Sufficient mobility to visit early childhood programs, attend meetings at various locations, and make presentations to county staff and the community.

All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.