Massachusetts Education Jobs

Child Care Choices of Boston is dedicated to empowering families through support, resources, technical assistance, training, and childcare expertise. The Early Childhood Information & Referral Specialist is a vital contributor to this team. If you are passionate about community development, possess the required skills, and are dedicated to making a positive impact on families, we invite you to apply. Join us at Child Care Choices of Boston in creating a supportive and enriching environment for our community. Key Responsibilities Responsible for providing high quality consultation, support and consumer education to parents. Manage child care vouchers for families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Provide daily telephone call center consultation with parents regarding child care and information and referral services. Provide outgoing assistance to parents, providers and other interested parties regarding access and availability of subsidized child care. Receive and process referrals from DCF Child Care Coordinators in order to assist with the enrollment of at risk children at quality child care programs with child care vouchers. Perform data entry and other related tasks to assist with the maintenance of community, provider and consumer databases. Update Information and Referral resource information. Help to identify community resources and educational materials related to services and care for children. Assist with marketing CCCB services to the community, identifying resources and gathering outside information related to early education. Assist in ongoing production and distribution of written outreach materials. Assist with presentation, external meetings and parent training on early education and related CCCB serves to the community. Assist in data collection for the community, provider and consumer databases. Work with other CCCB staff to facilitate all services to consumers. Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Minimum of a Bachelor\'s degree in Early Childhood Education, social work or related field, and one to three years of related work experience required. Related work experience in community outreach and program promotion preferred. Strong knowledge of early childhood development. Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle large volumes of paperwork. Skilled with Microsoft Office and Google systems. Demonstrated good communication and customer services skills. Ability to travel locally, and work occasional evenings/weekends as required. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Bilingual skills are preferred. Why Work Here Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change. Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration. Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies. Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans. A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community\'s most vulnerable. Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.