Summary of job responsibilities

• Implements the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and works with providers to ensure compliance with program regulations. Reviews meal counts and works with Finance Department to prepare invoices and claims.
• Communicates information to other CACFP staff from monitoring visits that may require additional response, such as regulatory violations.
• Provides information to CACFP participants regarding nutrition and CACFP requirements.
• Maintains provider files and PEARS database with current information and necessary documentation; provides other reports as assigned.
• Reviews payment vouchers and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with CACFP regulations.
• Develops and maintains positive, productive, and professional relationships with ECE facilities, clients, and colleagues.
• Participants in and translates professional development sessions on a variety of topics.
• Translates documents, manuals, reports, applications, social media posts and other materials, both in writing and verbally
• Conducts monitoring visits with sponsored providers in accordance with PA Department of Education guidelines.
• Provides translations services for other CCC staff to support Spanish speaking providers, clients, and community members. This includes, but is not limited to STARS Coaches and Staff, Resource & Referral Specialists, Provider Liaisons, and Managers.
• Works collaboratively with CCC staff and other partners to provide coordinated services to ECE programs and clients, particularly those that are Spanish speaking.
• Attends seminars, trainings, and conferences related to the work of CCC program.
• Attends and participates in agency, department, and other meetings.
• Promotes and supports the mission, values and goals of Community Connections for Children, Inc. maintaining high performance standards.
• Core Competencies
• Practices curiosity, openness, presence (aspects of the coaching mindset)
• Willing to utilize reflection to grow as a member of the team and as a leader.
• Ability to foster team building and to work effectively in various roles on a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (both verbally and in writing) and work productively with a diverse population of internal and external clients.
• Excellent communication skills, including telephone etiquette, listening skills, and the ability to respond sensitively and empathetically to the needs of others.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and complete assigned work correctly and professionally within specified time frames.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and be a good team player.
• Ability to practice independent judgment to manage tasks and timelines across departments.
• Ability to solve problems and be innovative.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to excel at details and work under pressure.
• Understanding of confidentiality issues and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all working relationships
• Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles and adherence to CCC’s DEI policy statement.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety and compliance.
• Exhibits sound decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with providers and clients.
• Ability to work effectively with others including CCC staff, providers, OCDEL, PA Key, PDE, ELRCs, PDOs, and community partners.
• Ability to handle a high volume of providers in a professional manner with a focus on providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to enter, manipulate and retrieve data in PA Registry, PELICAN, Excel, and other programs.
• Proficient computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations (MSOffice preferred)
• Ability to input, access, manipulate, and retrieve information from a computer, use a telephone and mobile phone.
• Ability to travel independently, with a reliable form of transportation, throughout York County and CCC’s service area throughout Pennsylvania. Occasional overnights
• Normal physical demands associated with work in an office environment, including lifting, bending, and carrying.
• Minimum qualifications and experience
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Additional languages such as Haitian/Creole preferred
• Related experience in early care and education and/or nonprofit social service agency
• Experience translating documents and trainings, preferred.