Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a Family Support Services Associate

Do you have a heart for children and a passion to support families in your region? Do you want to work in an environment where you are accepted not only for who you are but for the work you are doing and the potential that you bring? If you answered yes to those questions then you need to check out our latest job opening for an ECEAP Family Support Services Associate at Community-Minded Enterprises.

This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises (CME) and Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington. Under the guidance of the ECEAP Director this position is accountable for compliance with CME & CCS contract obligations. The ECEAP Family Support Services (FSS) Advocate provides comprehensive and integrated family support services to enrolled families.

The FSS Advocate will work with enrolled families as a system to understand family and relationship development cycles, recognize the influence of diversity and culture, and demonstrate acceptance of all types of family groupings. Coach families towards self-sufficiency and build positive goal directed relationships with families to establish mutual trust and identify and access individual family strengths and goals. Will work to Increase the family’s knowledge of parenting, school participation and leadership as well as access to community resources. The ECEAP Family Support Services Advocate must maintain flexible hours to provide services when families are available.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coach enrolled families towards self-sufficiency and work to build positive relationships with mutual trust and respect
• Observe, assess, document and plan for children’s development & prepare reports as requested and needed
• Demonstrate & promote acceptance of all types of family groupings using materials that reflect nontraditional families
• Implement and supervise developmentally appropriate learning activities
• Assist in classroom for absent staff, breaks and other coverage when needed
• Work with and recruit the public and community agencies to provide additional support and resources to families
• Conduct home visits, parent conferences, & family events in coordination with the ECEAP Team
• Conduct health screenings for enrolled children including, but not limited to hearing, weight, vision, height & assist families with obtaining well child exams, dental screenings, immunizations, etc.

Qualifications:

• AA or higher degree preferred with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in adult education, human development, human services, family support, social work, ECE, child development, psychology or another field directly related. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree; or a DCYF approved credential from a Family/Social Service program; or a WA State ECE Home Visitor Certificate; or a Home Visitor CDA credential.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in an early learning environment.
• 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 and be able to pass criminal history background checks.

The ECEAP Family Support Services Associate is a benefited full-time position (32 hours a week). CME provides an extremely competitive salary and benefits package and has a strong emphasis on work-life balance. CME was voted one of the top 35 Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest three years in a row (2018, 2019 & 2020) by the Spokane Journal of Business and Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI).

We are community focused and these values are the foundation of our work both internally and externally.

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.

Position open until filled.

CME is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and encourages women, persons of color and those with disabilities to apply. We actively celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a Early Learning Bilingual Administrative Associate

This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises (CME) and the Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington program as a member of the Early Learning Team.   Primary duties include offering support services to the Program Supervisor in delivery and implementation of the Early Achievers (EA) program and other Early Learning services as needed.

Responsibilities will focus on general program administration support, assist with the tracking and completion of program deliverables, translation and interpretation of documents and trainings, and management of ordering supplies, and materials for program. In addition, this position demonstrates initiative, flexibility, professionalism, leadership and a welcoming, supportive approach to a wide variety of staff, community members and partners.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the tracking, data collection, reporting and completion of deliverables for programs and projects
• Provide administrative support for trainings, including planning, scheduling, preparation, & facilitation
• Provide translation and interpretation (English/Spanish) services
• Facilitation and management of data systems and project reporting
• Facilitate travel arrangements as needed for program staff
• Manage ordering of supplies, materials & equipment for program staff
• Provides support to the team by facilitating schedules and managing project deliverables

Qualifications:

• A./A.AS in Business, Administrative Assistant, Early Learning or similar degree preferred with 3+ years experience in an office as an administrative assistant or 5+ years on the job experience if no degree is present
• The ability to speak and write in both English & Spanish fluently
• Highly proficient using allMicrosoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint)
• Ability to maintain timely documenting and data entry into tracking system.
• Experience organizing, tracking, and disseminating large amounts of data
• Strong facilitation and community collaboration skills
• Experience tracking, managing, and meeting weekly and monthly project goals and deliverables
• A demonstrated comfort level working with people and situations that can feel frustrating, unclear, and seemingly hopeless; Ability to work with a positive attitude in stressful situations
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity, and inclusion
• Ability to work independently, self-motivate, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with proven ability to act in a professional manner
• Must be able to work occasional evening & weekend hours and able to pass required background checks

The Early Learning Bilingual Administrative Associate is a fully benefited part-time position (anticipated 20 hours week). CME provides an extremely competitive salary and benefits package and has a strong emphasis on work-life balance. CME was voted one of the top 35 Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest three years in a row (2018, 2019 & 2020) by the Spokane Journal of Business and Greater Spokane Incorporated.

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.

Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a Recovery Support Services Associate

This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises & the Recovery Support Services (RSS) Team. The Recovery Support Services Associate will work directly with the Recovery Team to assist in the facilitation of the programs, including offering general administrative support, acting as the customer service point of contact and management of and tracking, inputting, and managing of data.

The RSS program strives to assist people to eliminate barriers to services and monitors client progress and uses a person-centered approach to working with individuals in recovery.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the program in the general implementation and continuation of the programs
• Assist in the development of program materials, tracking systems, GIPRA data and outreach services
• Conducts outreach of the program to referral sources and the community as needed
• Provides support to the team by facilitating schedules and managing project deliverables
• Assists in the completion of necessary paperwork, including applications, releases and vouchers
• Strong desire to support people in their recovery from addiction to substances/mental health difficulties

Qualifications:

• AA degree in Addiction Studies or similar fields preferred & minimum two or more years’ experience working in a business office in an administrative role preferred or a combination of education & experience.
• Previous experience working in the field of substance use disorders and/or mental health preferred.
• Proficient using all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access & PowerPoint)
• Ability to maintain timely documenting and data entry into data tracking system
• Experience organizing, tracking and disseminating large amounts of data
• Strong facilitation and community collaboration skills
• Experience tracking, managing, and meeting weekly and monthly project goals and deliverables
• A demonstrated comfort level working with people and situations that can feel frustrating, unclear, and seemingly hopeless; Ability to work with a positive attitude in stressful situations
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural relevancy, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work independently, self-motivate, prioritize work and manage time effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and proven ability to act in a professional manner
• Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend hours
• Must be able to pass required background checks

The Recovery Support Services Associate is a fully benefited part-time position (anticipated 20-30 hours/week). CME provides an extremely competitive salary and benefits package and has a strong emphasis on work-life balance. CME was voted one of the top 35 Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest three years in a row (2018, 2019 & 2020) by the Spokane Journal of Business and Greater Spokane Incorporated.

To apply send a 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.

Position Closes 7/18/2021

Community-Minded Enterprises is recruiting for a Child Care Shared Services Coordinator

This position supports the overall mission and vision of Community-Minded Enterprises and Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington (CCA of EW). The Child Care Shared Services Coordinator (CCSSC) will develop the Shared Services Initiative and work with new and existing child care businesses on business plan development, retaining, and expanding the local child care marketplace to meet the needs of both rural and urban areas. Will also prepare and support new and expending providers to operate their centers as financially viable small business’s. Works with the CCA of EW team to develop focused action plans for providers that focus on child care job skills programming, professional training, licensure requirements and peer support. The CCSSC develops and coordinates a child care data system to manage Shared Services activities, report progress, and manage the fee-based services provided. The CCSSC is a part of the child care advocacy and philanthropy team, informing policy makers and funders of sector trends and tangible steps for making the region and the state a leader on quality child care capacity development..

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate Shared Services, identify and engage key partners and resources, develop culturally appropriate and aligned strategies, and assist with developing innovative multilingual strategies and materials.
• Coordinate both the recruitment of new child care businesses and the expansion of current child care businesses.
• Engage businesses and philanthropic partners to build capacity and sustainability of Shared Services.
• Plan, develop, & conduct community education, workshop/seminars, panels, trainings & educational opportunities
• Conduct research, data mining & analytics, prepare reports, create data summary tools, & heat maps

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years demonstrated leadership experience in child care business enterprises, child care/business coaching, child care operation, planning and technical assistance.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in Early Childhood classrooms, administration, or environments
• Minimum of three years’ experience in shared leadership model where cross-training and collaborative effort while working under minimum supervision were normative. Experience coaching and/or training adults.
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of childcare licensing program policies & ECE.
• Excellent listening skills with the ability to give & receive critical feedback.
• Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation & constructive feedback to Early Learning professionals.
• 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 Child Care Shared Services Coordinator is a benefited full-time position.  CME provides an extremely competitive salary and benefits package and has a strong emphasis on work-life balance. CME was voted one of the top 35 Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest three years in a row (2018, 2019 & 2020).

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.