Salary: $6,318.04 - $8,244.20 Monthly
Location : San Jose, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2324-05-01-253159
Department: Childcare Planning & Support
Opening Date: 05/20/2024
Closing Date: 6/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
The is now accepting applications for Child Care Resource and Referral Specialist.
Under general supervision, the Child Care Resource and Referral Specialist is responsible for fostering and maintaining relationships with families, providers and partners to ensure positive program outcomes for the Resource and Referral Department; provides, facilitates, and/or coordinates trainings, workshops and technical assistance to families and child care providers. Assists the Supervisor - Child Care Resource and Referral in creating and maintaining effective and efficient systems to support the delivery of "front door" early childhood services. Provides information and guidance to child care providers, families and the community, including information regarding child care services, guidance on choosing quality child care programs, and/or referring individuals and families to appropriate social service agencies in compliance with the Resource and Referral policies and procedures and as required through funding entities.
This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months/ 261 days/ 8 hours per day.
Example of Duties and Responsibilities

To learn more about this position, please click for the job description.
Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to:

• Education: Graduation from high school and supplemented by college-level course work in Early Childhood Education, or related field, AND
• Experience: Three (3) years related experience involving community services, social services, or health services work. Experience serving families with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers and completion of college coursework in infant/toddler education is preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California driver's license

MAY REQUIRE:

• Fluency in English and a second language (Spanish or Vietnamese) as specified by the Santa Clara County Office of Education.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The following application materials are required:

1. Completed Governmentjobs.com online application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
4. Responses to Supplemental Questions (embedded in the online application)*

* NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.
The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Assessments and interviews will take place virtually via Zoom Meetings.
• Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
• The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for June 17, 2024.
• Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2024.
• Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
• Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for July 10, 2024 .
• Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.

NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.
HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs. / weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page:
COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT:
To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Santa Clara County Office of Education has adopted a policy which requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the presentation of proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Please direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment to Larry Oshodi, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services
1290 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131-2304
(408) 453-6598
RECRUITMENT CONTACT:
For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:
Kathy Jalaan
(408) 453-6602
kjalaan@sccoe.org
HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, fertility healthcare and family forming benefits, employee assistance program, mental health and well-being benefits, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

Our excellent health and welfare benefits include retirement contributions to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS); a choice between a variety of Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser medical plans, Delta Dental Insurance, VSP vision coverage for employees and dependents; vacation, sick leave, and 16 paid holidays.
Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs. / weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page:
Benefits Contacts:
Denise Sanders (A-G)
408-453-6831
Yuvika Singh (H-O)
408-453-4355
Patty Tijerina (P-Z)
408-453-6681
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Please describe your relevant education and experience that qualifies you for this position.
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Please describe your experience assisting parents select quality child care. What strategies and resources did you use to ensure that they have all the information they need to make an informed decision?
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Are you Bilingual in English/Spanish?
Required Question