Position Information

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AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleSpecial Assistant (Early Head Start Access Coordinator)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $67119 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park - Council on Children and Families

52 Washington Street

City Rensselaer

StateNY

Zip Code12144

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position will be located within the New York State Council on Children and Families and will be supervised by the Early Childhood Policy Director. The duration of this role is subject to the availability of grant funding. Current funding is approved through September 30, 2027. The Early Head Start (EHS) Access Coordinator will work closely with the Early Childhood Advisory Council and the full team at CCF.
The EHS Access Coordinator will support the early childhood field with the goal of creating additional Early Head Start seats in NY. The position will involve frequent written and oral communications with a wide variety of people, including executive and management staff, co-workers, program and administrative staff, representatives of businesses and other organizations, and the public. This position is integral to the work of the PDGB5 initiative, helping to expand EHS across New York State, and regular communication with the PDGB5 staff will be required.
Out-of-state travel is required at least one time during the grant. Some in-state travel and occasional evenings and/or weekend work will be required. This position is dependent upon grant funding. Core responsibilities include:
• Support the implementation and expansion of Early Head Start in NY.
• Supervise and manage contracts.
• Process purchase requests and contract claims.
• Present at state and national events.
• Use available data, including Program Information Report and Kids’ Well-Being Indicators Clearinghouse data for decision making and planning.
• Attend NYS Head Start and National Head Start Conferences when funding allows.
• Communicate regularly with the ECAC and the ECAC Workforce Committee.
• Identify and compile early childhood alignment regulation challenges.
• Assist the Early Childhood Policy Director in preparation of a wide variety of communications including letters, reports, and other documents.
• Work with partners to promote collaboration among:
QUALITYstarsNY, Aspire, Prekindergarten, Preschool Special Education, Head Start, CCRCs and others.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or comparable work experience) in early childhood, educational policy, or a related field of early childhood education, child development. Project management experience preferred. Collaborative skills and a team approach to accomplishing work are critical, as well as the ability to organize, prioritize tasks, work on more than one project at a time, meet deadlines and be flexible.

Core Competencies include:
• Knowledge of the early childhood field, as evidenced in areas of study or employment.
• Knowledge of the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate to accomplish work.
• Ability to organize, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, partners, and external partners.
• Ability to utilize and manipulate data.
• Ability to exercise intellectual leadership in resolving issues.
• Ability to listen and respond to the concerns/ideas of others.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and webinar software.

Additional Comments The duration of this position is subject to the availability of grant funding. Current funding is approved until September 30, 2027.

Free parking available.

Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned, and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MAA

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.