Recruitment & Retention Specialist - Early Childhood Services

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

The Early Childhood Services Recruitment & Retention Specialist assists in the assessment of local early care and education programs' needs and assists in the recruitment and retention of child care providers and resources. The Recruitment & Retention Specialist also provides technical assistance for startup and sustainability to both licensed and license-exempt early care and education providers.

Candidate qualifications:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Family Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Elementary Education, Child Welfare, Family Services or related field OR Associates degree in another field with at least two years experience in the early childhood field required; Bachelors degree in related field preferred.
• Gateways to Opportunity member OR must join the registry within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Approved Gateways Registry Trainer through Gateways to Opportunity OR must obtain approval within twelve (12) months of employment.
• A minimum of two years of experience in the early childhood field preferred
• Adept at communicating effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and electronic database systems, required.
• Able to meet with center-based and home-based providers in person, and you have a valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conducts outreach in-person, virtually and by phone with current and potential family childcare and childcare centers and supports their implementation of Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) licensing standards and ExceleRate Illinois.
• Develops and implements strategies designed to provide support and assist in the recruitment, retention, and improvement of quality in early care and education programs. Strategies include, but are not limited to, providing technical assistance, consultation and training.
• Supports implementation of research based best practice standards that are age and developmentally appropriate and inclusive and respectful of children with special needs, low-income families, and unhoused populations.
• Connects early care and education providers with available resources such as grants, community resources and professional development opportunities to meet standards and improve quality.
• Collaborates with other agencies, community coalitions or family childcare associations to respond to community needs.

Job details:

• Compensation: Hourly: Range is between $18.47 - $23.09 hourly; offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
• Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Years Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).
• Location: Home office location at 2133 Johnson Dr., Granite City with the possibility of 1-2 days remote.
• Schedule: Full-time, Non-Exempt.
• Student Loan Forgiveness : Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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