ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC) aims to promote the social and economic empowerment of Chinese American, immigrant, and low-income communities. Today, CPC is the nation's largest Asian American social services agency and offers more than 50 programs at over 35 sites throughout New York City, including early childhood education, school-age care, youth services, workforce development, community services, and senior services. CPC strives to be the premier social service and leadership development organization. In 2017, CPC launched Advancing Our CommUNITY, its organization-wide strategy to expand services to address persistent needs and emerging trends and to improve leadership skills among staff and community members. Last year, our core programs and emergency services reached 200,000 people living in all five boroughs and all 51 city council districts. In the summer of 2022, CPC was recognized as the number one Chinese American organization in New York City to recommend to a Chinese immigrant looking for in-language and culturally competent resources according to a recent survey. This accomplishment is a testament to the incredible work and dedication of our staff. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/)

DIVISION SUMMARY

Early Childhood Learning & Wellness Services (ECLW)is housed at CPC Manhattan Community Services and is a partner of the New York City Child Care Resource and Referral Consortium (CCR&R), which is composed of four culturally diverse childcare resource and referral agencies in New York City. ECLW operates six comprehensive projects:

1. CCR&R, Infant Toddler and Mental Health Services
2. Family Child Care Networks
3. Korean Child Care Project
4. IT Child Mental Health Services
5. Community Recovery & Safety Services
6. Promise NYC

ECLW aims to serve the childcare needs of families through education, assistance on subsidy applications, information, and referrals, as well as increase the supply and quality of childcare services through coaching, assessment-based & intensive technical assistance, mental health & health care consultancy, and professional development.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the CR&R Manager, the full-time Provider Specialist will work with the CCR&R Manager and ECLW Director to develop and enhance quality early childcare settings for young children, families, and childcare professionals. They will also work collaboratively with other program staff within CPC ECLW.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with the Provider Team to build and enhance quality early child care settings for young children, families, and child care professionals.
• Conduct site visits in childcare settings to provide intensive and assessment-based technical assistance to early childhood professionals and family care day providers on best practices in caring for children
• Provide 30 to 35 hours of technical assistance monthly to licensed family childcare, legally exempt, and prospective providers on enrollment, regulatory requirements, and payment issues
• Be knowledgeable in using the Environmental Rating Scales (ITERS, FCCERS, and ECERS)
• Perform assigned milestones with quality and gather documentation as required promptly
• Coordinate, conduct and facilitate appropriate meetings and training opportunities for childcare providers and other early childhood education professionals
• Develop quality training curriculum and conduct training/professional development for family childcare providers
• Administer and process grants
• Handle telephone inquiries and walk-in providers and community members regarding childcare information
• Keep current with best practices information and developmentally appropriate practices
• Any other duties as assigned by the CCR&R Manager and Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field preferred, but not required
• Previous experience working with young children and two years in the childcare-related field preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written skills in English and a second language (Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, or Korean) preferred
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and is self-motivating

Additional Requirements:

• Able to work on some Saturdays

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $24.73 to $26.38 per hour; 35 hours per week
• CPC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off (holiday, sick and vacation time), Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance Coverage, and 403(b) Retirement Plan

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

CPC has been committed to two goals: 1) keeping staff and community members healthy and safe and 2) continuing to safely provide services to community members. CPC no longer mandates COVID vaccination, but vaccines and boosters are highly encouraged for all our staff and community members.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Sumon Chin, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to careers@cpc-nyc.org with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ , individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.