About the Role:
The Provider Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring that children receive high-quality childcare services that meet their developmental needs. This position involves coordinating with various childcare providers to facilitate access to resources and support for families in the community. The major end result of this role is to enhance the overall quality of childcare services, thereby positively impacting children's growth and development. The Provider Coordinator will also be responsible for monitoring compliance with regulations and standards, ensuring that all providers meet the necessary requirements. Ultimately, this role aims to create a supportive environment for both providers and families, fostering a collaborative approach to childcare.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree in early childhood education or Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Lead Teacher certified
- Experience working in childcare or social services, with a focus on program coordination.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in early childhood education, social work, or related field
- Three years’ supervised experience in early childhood, social work or other related work.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage relationships with childcare providers to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Conduct regular assessments and evaluations of childcare programs to ensure quality standards are met.
- Provide training and resources to childcare providers to enhance their service delivery and operational practices.
- Assist families in navigating childcare options and accessing available resources and support services.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to provider performance and family engagement.
Skills:
The required skills for this role include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, which are essential for building relationships with childcare providers and families. Organizational skills are crucial for managing multiple providers and ensuring compliance with regulations. Problem-solving skills will be utilized daily to address challenges faced by providers and families, facilitating effective solutions. Additionally, knowledge of early childhood development principles will inform the training and resources provided to childcare providers. Preferred skills, such as data analysis, will enhance the ability to assess program effectiveness and make informed recommendations for improvements.
Our benefits are competitive and include a 403(b) savings plan and generous time off (benefits may vary based on position and scheduled hours).
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The base pay range reflects what Catholic Charities reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time. Actual compensation in this range may be determined based on other factors, including but not limited to work experience, education and specialty training.
Visit us at: www.ccab.org.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in early childhood education or Massachusetts EEC Lead Teacher certification
- Experience working in childcare or social services with a focus on program coordination
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of early childhood development principles
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, social work, or related field
- Three years' supervised experience in early childhood, social work, or related work
- Data analysis skills
What We Do
Our mission is to welcome and serve, with compassion and respect, all those in need by providing life's necessities, education, and advocacy to move families towards self-sufficiency. As one of Massachusetts's largest social service nonprofit organizations, Catholic Charities of Boston serves our most vulnerable neighbors each year, regardless of religion, race, gender, age, disability, or ethnicity. CCAB has five hub locations in Dorchester, Lynn, Brockton, Lowell, and South Boston, with 23 locations supporting families across Eastern Massachusetts. The Agency's four core services assist our clients with: • Basic Needs (food, shelter, living assistance) • Family & Youth Services • Adult Education & Workforce Development • Refugee & Immigrant Services We help our clients move from crisis to stability to self-sufficiency.
