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BUTLER COUNTY CHILDRENS CENTER Education Program Coordinator (Rapid Response Team Coordinator) in BUTLER, Pennsylvania
To coordinate the aspects of the Rapid Response program in conjunction with the ELRC 3 and the licensed childcare programs within the area. To facilitate identification and resourcing for children with behavioral issues.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
- Provide short term support to the ECE workforce and families, and create a plan for warm handoffs
- Develop an application for childcare staff to identify behaviors and have the team respond within 48 business hours to any ECE program.
- Facilitate the development of a case based collaborative plan of action.
- Provide efficient warm handoffs to additional community support as necessary.
- Identify key community organizations and programs that can support the mission of the rapid response team.
- Work with region 3 of the ELRC to identify all the licensed childcare facilities including key contacts.
- Initiate the collaboration with Glade Run to establish their support position and coordinate their training function as well.
- Coordinate with the ELRC region 3 to create the RRT team.
- Create the 6-month plan for the RRT and create a schedule for planning and initiation in August to September of 2024
- Facilitate the RRT program in conjunction with the program supervisor and other key staff of Early Learning Connections
- All other duties as requested by your supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Background / knowledge in child development
- Background / knowledge in child and classroom observations
- Background / knowledge in child assessments
- Experience working in or with Child Care Facilities or other related Early Ed. Programming
- Basic knowledge in EI and MH/BH systems in our region of 5 counties
- Ability to develop PD through PQAS system (just a consideration, not necessary)
- Focus or skilled at relationship building.
- Detail Oriented involving data collection and reporting requirements of RRT
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Two or more years of experience in case management or coordination of essential services for early education.
A bachelor's degree required ; master degree preferred.