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Norwescap

Professional Development Specialist

Norwescap, Flemington, New Jersey, us, 08822

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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. 25% travel to Newton and Hunterdon offices or providers in Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren Counties.

Job Duties

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 (required)

Job Type Full time, 35 hours a week

Salary $20.00‑$22.00/hr

Schedule

Monday through Friday 9:00‑4:30 and one evening a week to present training; 4 Saturdays a year

Ability to Commute

Reliable transportation required for trainings and onsite visits to providers, travel estimated at 25%

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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