Professional Development Specialist

Norwescap Child and Family Resources (CFRS) is seeking a Professional Development Specialist in our Flemington NJ office. Norwescap CFRS is the designated Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren Counties, by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DFD). Our mission is to empower families and the community through enhancing the quality and accessibility of early education and by providing information and resources to community services.

Professional Development Specialists ensure all trainings are accessible and current to support the development of childcare providers and enhance the quality of early childhood programs therefore improving the quality of care for children and families in our community. Trainings are provided and supported through our contract with the Department of Human Services Division of Family Development.

About us: Norwescap is a 60-year-old anti-poverty organization with a mission to strengthen communities by creating opportunities that improve the lives of low-income individuals and families. Our vision is to help build a community that transforms poverty into opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization that supports over 30,000 individuals and families each year and helps to create opportunities and positive change in communities throughout Northwestern New Jersey.

Location: 84 Park Ave, Flemington, NJ with 25% travel to Newton and Hunterdon offices or providers in Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren Counties

Job Duties include:

The Professional Development Specialist:

• Develops and provides professional development to staff and the early education community
• Coordinates and provides technical assistance on how to access health and safety courses, First Aid and CPR
• Satisfactorily completes CPR/FA instructor training.
• Provides skills checks for CPR/FA training and provides technical assistance to child care providers and the community in enrolling on online coursework.
• Completes household check-ins with families to assess strengths and provide referrals
• Provides technical assistance on how to navigate New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS)
• Supports early childhood educators pursuing the Child Development Associate (CDA) by offering coursework and mentorship
• Provides statistical information as requested
• Informs and supports families and providers about child care services and policies
• Follows the Norwescap's Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field required
• 3+ years' experience in early childhood education required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• High degree of computer proficiency required
• Ability to work both independently and in a group

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