Childcare Development Technician - Child Care - Juneau

Description

Childcare   Development Technician

Department:   Childcare

Location:   Juneau, AK

Exemption   Status: Non-Exempt

Pay   Grade(s): 7 ($25.26/Hr.+ DOE) 

Purpose: Provide   technical support to the staff and clients of the Child Care Department. Works directly with parents, and providers   to determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from CCDBG   programs.

Essential Functions. An   individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions with   or without reasonable accommodation:

· Responsible for   reading, understanding, and interpreting State, Federal Tribal codes and   procedural manuals.

· Responsible for   ensuring that all applications are complete and include necessary data and   supporting documents. 

· Schedules clients with   complete applications to meet with the Childcare Manager and/or Childcare   Specialist.

· Establish and maintain   confidential records and files and must record statistical information.

· Responsible for   maintaining the Childcare Library.

· Gather and compile   statistical information and prepare regular and recurring reports, this may   involve researching files, contacting clients or vendors, or other outside   sources to obtain missing information or to correct information.

· Regularly conducts   audits of all assigned client files corrects and reporting or data entry   errors found, recalculates and makes adjustments for incorrect benefit   payments. 

· Establish eligibility   based on application.

· Process all internal   paperwork for the client such as requesting checks, writing referrals etc.

· Coordinate work by   scheduling assignments and may oversee the work of other clerical employees.

· Process checks requests, purchase orders for clients   participating in the program.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills &   Abilities. A comprehensive set of capabilities   required to perform job tasks effectively:

· Knowledge of correct   business practices, correspondence, and typing formats including English   grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation.

· Ability to read and   comprehend regulation, procedures, and policies; apply them to specific   situations; and explain them to the public and others.

· Knowledge of   interviewing techniques.

· Ability to evaluate   and recommend changes in eligibility.

· Ability to perform   basic arithmetic, such as fractions, decimals and percentages.

· Basic knowledge of   accounting systems.

· Ability to work   independently and prioritize workload.

· Extensive knowledge of   Microsoft Suite Programs.

· Above average case   management skills.

· Excellent customer   service skills.

· Excellent   prioritization and time management.

· Ability to practice   tact, courtesy, and discretion.

· Experience working with Native American clientele and   understanding of cultural needs.

Minimum   Qualifications (education, experience, skills):

· High school diploma or   equivalent. 

· Three (3)  years’   experience in a closely related position.

Physical Requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of   those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential   functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation:

· The majority of work is performed in a professional office   setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing,   bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are   representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential   functions of this job:

· Some travel may be required on   small aircraft or ferry. 

· Certain positions at Tlingit and   Haida may have exposure to certain hazardous materials or conditions. The   supervisor will review these if applicable.