Regional Child Care Supply Specialist

Description:

Pursuant to a contract with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, the Child Care Council of Suffolk will provide technical assistance, training, support and outreach to expand the supply of child care on Long Island through the new Child Care Desert grant program.   

The Regional Child Care Supply Specialist will manage the deliverables and outcomes of the Child Care Desert contract, including outreach to communities identified as child care deserts, identifying potential providers and those wishing to expand care, and facilitating access to new federal funding.     

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities will include: 

• Understands the grant opportunities and application processes available through OCFS.
• Identifies the child care deserts using the data provided by OCFS, and conducts outreach to those communities to determine their specific child care needs.  
• Outreach to all qualified child care providers to inform them of the opportunity to access the grant opportunities.  This could include emails, social media, direct-mail, phone calls, attending events and visiting programs on-site.  Outreach may require evening and weekend sessions to ensure the greatest reach.
• Coordinates information sessions for potential child care providers with the other agency departments.
• Coordinates with the Child Care Council of Suffolk, Child Care Council of Nassau and the Regional Economic Development Council’s Child Care Workgroup to prioritize potential applications in accordance with the priorities set forth by the Workgroup.
• Assists potential applicants with creating a start-up plan, as needed.
• Reviews child care program grant applications, provides feedback, and assists in ensuring compliance with grant application and requirements.
• Works collaboratively with OCFS with changes to the grant processes.
• Attends meetings called by OCFS and ECLC and relays information to the CCR&R team.
• Coordinate with the Early Care and Learning Council to troubleshoot and ensure compliance with the OCFS contract.
• Perform additional tasks as required by OCFS and the Child Care Council of Suffolk, Inc. 

Qualifications: