CIS Personnel Development Coordinator - Limited Service

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Department for Children and Families' Child Development Division (CDD) is hiring a CIS Personnel Development (PD) Coordinator. This position works in CDD's Children's Integrated Services (CIS) team, which implements a system of early intervention, family support, and prevention services that help ensure the healthy development and well-being of young children.
 
CDD is housed in the Waterbury State Office Complex (WSOC).  The PD Coordinator position is a hybrid position allowing for some remote work.  The CIS unit also has weekly in-person meetings in Waterbury, and occasionally holds other team events on-site-a successful candidate should have a reliable way to get to Waterbury as needed for these activities.
 
 A CIS Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for ongoing coordination of a Comprehensive System of Personnel Development for CIS providers.  This includes:
•    Leading CIS personnel recruitment and retention;
•    Collaborating with State of Vermont partners, Vermont's institutes of higher education, and others to support the preparation for those who may enter the field of early childhood;
•    Providing professional development consultation and technical assistance to CIS regional teams;
•    Planning and implementing workforce training activities for the CIS system.

Needed experience for this position includes:
•    Experience working with young children and families;
•    Experience working with children with specialized needs or risk factors;
•    Experience in the development and provision of training and professional development activities;
•    Experience providing technical assistance, coaching, and/or mentoring to staff working with young children and families;
•    Experience implementing policies and processes that minimize differences in client service utilization, as well as maximize provider recruitment and retention.
 
Skills needed for this position include:
•    Reliability;
•    Well developed organizational skills;
•    Self-motivation, independence, and the ability to work autonomously;
•    The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
 
We have a diverse team that relies on teamwork and collaboration. Applicants with different and/or unique backgrounds, experiences, and/or perspectives are encouraged to apply.
 
This is a Limited Service position dependent on grant funding, but that is expected to be extended annually. If you have any questions about this posting, please feel free to contact the CIS IDEA Part C Administrator, Leslie Davis, by email at: Leslie.Davis@vermont.gov.

Duties are primarily performed in both a standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. A variety of meetings and public hearings may require some evening work. Strong conflicting opinions on policy, program implementation and allocation of resources may be encountered.