Resource Professional, CCRS
University of Illinois

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Resource Professional, CCRS

Child Care Resource Service

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

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Job Summary
Evaluate program eligibility of the Child Care Assistance Program based on Illinois Department of Human Service program guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Delivery and Evaluation
• Manage and evaluate eligibility of parents to participate in the IDHS CCAP program, ensuring accurate calculation of income based on IDHS state databases.
• Manage incoming family and childcare provider updates through the state databases, including CCMS and Bluezone.
• Implement updated policies and procedures to guarantee a precise determination of eligibility.
• Function independently, while managing required production expectations to ensure contracted timelines are met, while maintaining accurate records.

Program Leadership, Planning and Implementation
• Build positive relationships with childcare providers, parents, and community members by educating them of available resources provided by CCRS and guiding them to navigate the available educational information and services in their community related to early care and education.
• Provide leadership to childcare providers by educating and instructing them on policies and procedures so that they can assist parents in the application process for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
• Ensure that any CCAP program changes that occur within the contracting State agencies are incorporated into the evaluation process and communicated clearly to parents, childcare providers, and community service agencies based on a strong understanding of the program changes.
• Collaborate with regional and state partners to identify policy and procedural changes needed, providing guidance to the state funding agency to implement new policy.
• Manage the professional and educational social media accounts to clearly communicate policies and procedures, including timely updates.

Organizational Requirements
• Continue educational development by obtaining at least 15 hours of required job-related workshops, trainings, coursework, etc. per year.
• Perform other duties that contribute to the mission of the University of Illinois as assigned.
• Occasional local, regional, statewide travel required.

Physical Demands

Standing : Occasionally

Walking : Occasionally

Stairs : Rarely

Sitting : Occasionally

Lifting/Carrying : Rarely

Pushing/Pulling : Rarely

Climbing : Rarely

Balancing : Rarely

Bending/Stooping : Rarely

Reaching : Rarely

Grip/Dexterity : Rarely

Talking : Occasionally

Hearing : Occasionally

Repetitive Motions : Occasionally

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Rarely

Visual Acuity : Rarely

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: Public Administration, Community Planning, Child Welfare, ECE, Child Development, Child Psychology / Behavioral Sciences, Family Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Elementary Education, Family Services, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, or related field. One year of education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. Demonstrated experience in social work, customer service, or early childhood development including experience working with low-income families.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of early childhood development, ability to interact with the public with strong oral and written communication skills, evidence of strong interpersonal skills and teamwork experience, familiarity with computers and word processing software, ability to prioritize a heavy workload, delivering results on a timeline and providing regular reports of activities and achievements.

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 1/17/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 15, 2022. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Brenda Eastham at (217)244-7727 or bkellis@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1013220
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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