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Early Achievers Coach / Benton Franklin Area
Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a Early Achievers Coach in the Benton Franklin Area
This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises and Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington.
Primary duties include providing resources and support to programs enrolling in Early Achievers and moving through Level 2 process in preparation for rating. Services will focus on enrollment, program assessment, access to Level 2 trainings and implementation of training content, understanding of policies and procedures, meeting quality standards, and preparation for on site evaluation, followed by services after ratings.
Individual will work through out all of Benton & Franklin Counties
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Assist child care providers to enter into & progress through WA State Early Achievers system.
- Provide technical assistance in person, by phone and by email.
- Assist providers to build capacity and carrying out quality related self-assessments.
- Utilize QRIS coaching model to conduct program assessment & identity strengths & areas for improvement.
- Provide ongoing support, training, and technical assistance to related EA participants.
- Provide ongoing assistance and support to implement program improvement plan.
Qualifications:
- B.A. in ECE or related field & at least three years working in ECE.
- Bilingual and Bi-literate in Spanish and English.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivate, prioritize work & manage time effectively.
- Ability to maintain timely documentation/data entry into electronic data system.
- Strong competency working both in a team setting & independently.
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Education programs & resources, including school districts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child care licensing program policies & ECE.
- Experience coaching and/or training adults.
- Excellent listening skills with the ability to give & receive critical feedback.
- Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation & constructive feedback to Early Learning professionals.
- Ability to work occasional night & weekend hours.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity & inclusion.
- Computer literate & proficient using all Microsoft Office programs.
- Must have current, valid driver’s license, insurance & access to reliable transportation & able to pass a criminal history background check.
The Early Achievers Coach is a benefited full time position with a starting annual salary of $38,500 – $41,000 doe. Community-Minded Enterprises provides a competitive benefits package.
To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to:
To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to:
Attention HR Department:
Email: HR@community-minded.org
Fax: (509) 290-6278
Mail: Community-Minded Enterprises 2001 N Division, Ste #130 ~ Spokane, WA 99207.
No phone calls or in-person queries please.
Closing: 7/28/2019
Early Childhood Family Engagement Coordinator
Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for an Early Childhood Family Engagement Coordinator
This position supports the overall mission and vision of the Community-Minded Enterprises and the Early Learning Initiative.
The Early Childhood Family Engagement Coordinator facilitates implementation of the Inland Northwest Early Learning Alliance (INWELA). In addition, the Coordinator is responsible to conduct and lead internal conversations about CCA of Eastern WA outreach in the early learning, school age and human services communities, in an effort to ensure that CCA of Eastern WA key programs and philosophies are cohesively represented in a wider context. Will also partner with other internal and external programs providing services to families and providers to help identify and explore how parent engagement, FFN strategies and programs can be better utilized.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Facilitates implementation of Inland Northwest Early Learning Alliance (INWELA)
- Oversee Play & Learn Programs, widening the reach & presence of this strategy region wide
- Create key documents to further understanding of FFN & licensed care use in Eastern WA
- Pursue other models for FFN and community engagement relevant to the communities served
- Prepare data reports and data tracking systems as needed for reports to CCA of WA
- Coordinate a variety of meetings & activities
- Responsible for the development of deliverables; coordinate with administrative staff, manage the budget, subcontracts, reports & deliverables, & assist with grant applications
Qualifications:
- B.A. in ECE, education, child development, public administration, or human service field & 3 years related job experience; or an A.A. in ECE or a related field & 10 years related work experience
- Ability to work independently, self-motivate, prioritize work & manage time effectively
- Ability to maintain timely documentation/data entry into electronic data system
- Strong competency working both in a team setting & independently
- Experience coaching and/or training adults
- Excellent listening skills with the ability to give & receive critical feedback
- Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation & constructive feedback to EL professionals
- Ability to work occasional night & weekend hours
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity & inclusion
- Computer literate & proficient using all Microsoft Office programs
- Must have current, valid driver’s license, insurance & access to reliable transportation & able to pass a criminal history background check
The Early Childhood Family Engagement Coordinator is a benefited full time position (anticipated 32-40 hours a week) with a pay range of $19-21 hour doe. Community-Minded Enterprises provides a competitive benefits package.
To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to:
Attention HR Department:
Email: HR@community-minded.org
Fax: (509) 290-6278
Mail: Community-Minded Enterprises 2001 N Division, Ste #130 ~ Spokane, WA 99207.
No phone calls or in-person queries please.
Closed – Currently Reviewing Candidates
ECEAP Assistant Teacher
Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for an ECEAP Assistant Teacher
This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises and Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington and the Early Achievers program.
The job of the ECEAP Aide is to support and work with the Assistant & Lead Teachers by ensuring that high-quality early learning experiences are being offered in the classroom and meeting the ECEAP Performance Standards and EA Quality Standards and that family support is offered as an integral part of the program.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage the ECEAP classroom in the absence of the Lead Teachers.
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Observe, assess, document and plan for children’s development
- Support the other Teachers in designing and maintaining a learning environment based on the ECERS-R
- Engage in, build, and maintain developmentally appropriate teacher-child interactions bases on the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
- Implement and supervise developmentally appropriate learning activities.
- Assist the Lead Teacher in monitoring and overseeing safe, healthy and appropriate food handling and service per ECEAP Performance Standards, USDA requirements and EA Quality Standards.
- Pick up lunches & snacks from designated school when program is in session and deliver to classroom.
Qualifications:
- Current Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) awarded by the council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition; or the equivalent of 12 college credits in ECE; or Initial or higher WA State ECE Certification.
- Current pediatric CPR/1st Aid certificate/blood borne certification *or able to obtain by hire
- Current WA State Department of Health Food Workers Card. *or able to obtain by hire
- Tested negative on the Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) skin test in the past 12 months.
- Completed training in preventing, identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
- Knowledge of Early Achievers Quality Standards (including ECERS-R and CLASS) and ELMS
- Knowledge of ECEAP Performance Standards, MERIT, and Creative Curriculum Gold data systems.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivate, prioritize work & manage time effectively.
- Ability to keep and maintain organized child, family, and classroom files and documentation.
- Excellent written & verbal communications skills and proven ability to act in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity & inclusion.
- Proficient using all Microsoft Office programs.
- Must have current, valid driver’s license, insurance & access to reliable transportation & able to pass a criminal history background check.
CME is a progressive, collaborative organization with a commitment to community sustainability.
The ECEAP Assistant Teacher is a benefited part time position (25-30 hours a week) with a pay range of $14-15 hr. doe. CME provides a competitive benefits package. To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to:
Attention HR Department:
Email: HR@community-minded.org
Fax: (509) 290-6278 or
Mail: Community-Minded Enterprises 2001 N Division, Ste #130 ~ Spokane, WA 99207.
No phone calls or in-person queries please.
No phone calls or in-person queries please.
Closing: 8/11/2019
Pathways HUB Community Health Worker
Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a Pathways HUB Community Health Worker
This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises & the Disability and Access Initiative.
The Pathways HUB Community Health Worker (CHW) will engage with project participants and complete a comprehensive assessment of the needs/issues including, but not limited to: health, social, behavioral health and economic. Once needs are identified, the CHW will work with the participant to address those issues. The CHW serves as a link between the re-entrant and existing community resources. Through home visits the CHW will assist the program participants to overcome barriers to health, social services, education and employment by performing the below duties.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide care coordination services of up to an average case load of 35 un-duplicated participants
- Interview participants and conduct comprehensive assessment of the participants needs including, but not limited to; health (physical & behavioral health); health insurance; medication management; family & relationship issues; housing; finances; employment; education; transportation; & recreation/leisure
- Assures that client understands the process and completes all necessary paperwork
- After initial assessment, meet with social service professionals to determine the degree of need and formulation of a case plan for the participant
- Review participants care plan developed by service providers and assist in appropriate follow-up activities
- Enter all relevant demographics, provider services, and accessed resources into coordinating data system.
- Conducts outreach and of the program to referral sources and community partners
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Addiction Studies or similar field and minimum 5 years of experience in the field of substance use disorders and/or mental health. Additional desired qualifications: WA Certified Peer Counselor preferred
- Successful Completion of the Community Health Worker curriculum
- Previous experience with and training in Motivational Interviewing & Trauma Informed Care preferred
- Clear understanding of the eligibility criteria of needed community/social service resources
- A demonstrated comfort level working with people & situations that can feel frustrating, unclear, & seemingly hopeless; Ability to work with a positive attitude in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity & inclusion.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivates, prioritizes work & manages time effectively.
- Excellent written & verbal communications skills & proven ability to act in a professional manner.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, organization, & a positive attitude.
- Computer literate & proficient using all Microsoft Office programs and QuickBooks experience.
- Must have current, valid driver’s license, insurance & access to reliable transportation & able to pass a criminal history background check.
The Pathways HUB Community Health Worker is a benefited full time position with a starting salary of $39,520 –$41,600 annually doe. Community-Minded Enterprises provides a competitive benefits package.
To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to:
Attention HR Department:
Email: HR@community-minded.org
Fax: (509) 290-6278 or
Mail: Community-Minded Enterprises 2001 N Division, Ste #130 ~ Spokane, WA 99207.
No phone calls or in-person queries please.
Closing: 8/11/2019
Early Achievers Coach
Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for an Early Achievers Coach
This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises and Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington.
Primary duties include providing resources and support to programs enrolling in Early Achievers and moving through Level 2 process in preparation for rating. Services will focus on enrollment, program assessment, access to Level 2 trainings and implementation of training content, understanding of policies and procedures, meeting quality standards, and preparation for on site evaluation, followed by services after ratings.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Assist child care providers to enter into & progress through WA State Early Achievers system.
- Provide technical assistance in person, by phone and by email.
- Assist providers to build capacity and carrying out quality related self-assessments.
- Utilize QRIS coaching model to conduct program assessment and identity program strengths and areas for improvement.
- Provide ongoing support, training, and technical assistance to related EA participants.
- Provide ongoing assistance and support to implement program improvement plan.
Qualifications:
- B.A. in ECE or related field & at least three years working in ECE.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivate, prioritize work & manage time effectively.
- Ability to maintain timely documentation/data entry into electronic data system.
- Strong competency working both in a team setting & independently.
- Knowledge of Early Childhood Education programs & resources, including school districts.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child care licensing program policies & ECE.
- Experience coaching and/or training adults.
- Excellent listening skills with the ability to give & receive critical feedback.
- Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation & constructive feedback to Early Learning professionals.
- Ability to work occasional night & weekend hours.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity & inclusion.
- Computer literate & proficient using all Microsoft Office programs.
- Must have current, valid driver’s license, insurance & access to reliable transportation
- Must be able to pass a criminal history background check.
The Early Achievers Coach is a benefited full time position with a starting annual salary of $38,500 – $41,000 doe. Community-Minded Enterprises provides a competitive benefits package.
To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to:
Attention HR Department –
Email: HR@community-minded.org
Fax: (509) 290-6278 or
Mail: Community-Minded Enterprises 2001 N Division, Ste #130 ~ Spokane, WA 99207.
No phone calls or in-person queries please.
CME is an EEO employer and encourages women, minorities and those with disabilities to apply.
Closed – Currently Reviewing Candidates
Exceptional Family Member Program Associate
Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a Exceptional Family Member Program Associate
This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises & the Disability and Access Services Initiative. This position is responsible for providing a variety of activities in support of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), which is a Respite program for eligible Air Force Personnel and their families assigned to Fairchild Air force Base who have children with special needs.
Responsibilities include guiding families through the eligibility process; supporting matches between families and qualified respite providers; processing paperwork in support of the program including monthly reporting and billing; recruiting, training, and monitoring providers; providing training opportunities for providers; and working with Air base personnel to market and expand the program.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide enhanced referral & placement services to families with diagnosed children birth thru 18 years.
- Conducts initial intakes, assures that clients understand processes, & completes necessary paperwork.
- Conducts outreach, markets and recruits the program to referral sources, the community, & on base.
- Maintenance of documentation & data entry into required electronic data systems including backup files.
- Provides recruitment, training and monitoring of all current respite care providers.
- Assist with Child Care Aware of America monthly reporting and billing and process monthly invoices.
- Conducts in home visitations including initial intakes, parent orientation and home monitoring’s.
Qualifications:
- AA degree preferred, or equivalent required with an emphasis in disability or special education. Equivalent paid or volunteer experience and training to meet job criteria required plus knowledge of state programs and marketing skills a plus.
- 2 – 5 years’ experience in case management, administration of services or customer service preferred.
- Knowledge of proper documentation processes for accurate case management.
- Ability to work with a positive attitude in stressful situations plus flexible, enthusiastic, and organized.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to work independently, self-motivates, prioritizes work and manages time effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and proven ability to act in a professional manner.
- Computer literate and proficient using allMicrosoft Office program.
- Must have current, valid ‘enhanced’ driver’s license (or able to obtain by hire date), insurance and access to reliable transportation; plus able to pass a criminal history background check and Federal check arranged with the Airbase to enter the gate.
The EFMP Associate is a benefited full-time position (32 hours a week) with a pay range of $15-16.50 hr doe. Community-Minded Enterprises provides a competitive benefits package.
For additional details and information please visit our website www.community-minded.org/employment
To apply send cover letter, one page resume, and three professional references to:
Attention HR Department:
Email: HR@community-minded.org
Fax: (509) 290-6278
Mail: Community-Minded Enterprises 2001 N Division, Ste #130 ~ Spokane, WA 99207.
No phone calls or in-person queries please.
CME is an EEO employer and encourages women, minorities and those with disabilities to apply.
Closed – Currently Reviewing Candidates
CME is an EEO employer and encourages women, minorities and those with disabilities to apply.
