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Rockford, IL 61107

Posted: 03/09/2023 Employment Type: Contract To Perm Industry: A -Clerical Job Number: CJ95148639

Job Description

Health & Safety Coach, Child Care Assistance Program

FurstStaffing has a unique opportunity for a Health & Safety Coach to work for a well-respected local community organization. The Health and Safety Coach is responsible for scheduling and conducting on-site visits to License Exempt (LE) childcare providers and assisting with Health and Safety requirements for LE providers. As a Health and Safety Coach you will be an active participant in the welfare of our community by helping to provide healthy and safe childcare settings.

Health & Safety Coach Responsibilities:

Identify health and safety violations in LE childcare settings and as needed, develop a Corrective Action Plan and schedule follow up visits
Work with the LE provider community to enhance the quality of care being provided in the childcare setting
Maintain files and enter LE Provider information into software programs
Report abuse/neglect and illegal childcare operations
Assisting LE childcare providers with completion of online trainings
Research, gather, and track data for health, safety, and child development
Observe reporting requirements and meet deadlines
Schedule visits, plan upcoming training, and communicate with providers
Provide basic technical assistance to childcare providers on issues related to Health, Safety and Child Development training requirements
Stay current with new policy changes and updates
Preserve confidentiality of program, client, and provider information
Be willing to participate in continuing education activities
Communicate with impartiality and respect for all parents’/guardians’ childcare choices
Speak to the purpose and services of the Child Care Assistance program
Respond with sensitivity to families’ socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, individual needs and capabilities

Health & Safety Coach Minimum Job Requirements:

Possess an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent education and/or experience in social work, customer service, data entry or related field
Strong problem solving and analytic skills
Technical proficiency with a personal computer and various software packages
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to lift 30 pounds, sit, stand, bend, and twist
Able to type at least 30 words per minute
Ability to work with a team or independently
Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and valid vehicle insurance
Must be able to clear a comprehensive background check

If you are interest in the Health & Safety Coach position, please apply here or call Courtney at 815-229-7810.