Only bilingual/biliterate candidates will be considered. A test will be administered prior to employment. The Role: As our Child Care Services Specialist, you will be responsible for providing community-wide Child Care Resource and Referral services. Your main goal will be to assist parents and caretakers in selecting the best child care options for their families. Additionally, you will work tirelessly to build child care capacity through training, consultation, coaching, and support. We are looking for someone who has: Combination of related education and/or experience equivalent to four years in social services, child development, resource and referral and/or case management. Dependable and insured transportation with a valid California Drivers License As a Child Care Services Specialist: You will plan, develop, and conduct trainings and individualized consultations for individuals to become child care providers. You will provide child care planning and referral services to support families in finding a quality child care match and to link them with resources. You will collect data and statistics, and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports. You will recruit and enroll participants into the Child Care Food Program and various quality improvement programs. You will communicate regulations, distribute resources and contribute to the health, safety and viability of child care programs. You will conduct site visits for the purposes of monitoring for compliance, support for licensing, activities with children, or assistance with paperwork. You will process eligibility and claims for meal reimbursement. You will represent programs at appropriate workshops, conferences and meetings. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form. Based on program, a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray may be required. Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable job requirements and background requirements. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. Upon hire, agency staff will check the Megan's Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Agency staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. To view the full job description click HERE. Benefits & Perks: Stay Healthy! Keep yourself healthy with our comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans (Did we mention we pay your monthly premium at 100% if you are full time, YES 100 %!) Keep your family healthy with the same comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision available for you to purchase! Address everyday concerns with access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. Get involved with company-sponsored monthly wellness challenges! Be Financially Fit! Save for your future by enrolling into our retirement plan with generous company matches after 6 month. Set aside pre-tax dollars to cover medical or child care expenses through our Flexible Spending Plans. Utilize Discounts from our partners (reduced rates for pet insurance, cell phone services, car rentals and more). Take time for you! Relax, recharge, and reconnect with friends and family or plan your get away for a few days while using your vacation time awarded to you every pay period! Relax when you are sick, rest assured you are covered by your awesome team and accrued paid sick time! Enjoy the holidays! You get 13 of them PAID! Have fun at work! Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with your team! Join one of our committees and meet employees across the agency. Rock your CAPSLO provided hats, t-shirts, sweaters and more! Be you! Other details Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator Regular Full Time Min Hiring Rate $23.50 Max Hiring Rate $26.50 Required Education Equivalent Experience Apply Now San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA