Child Care Specialist (ECECD #29251)

$18.34 - $29.34 Hourly

$38,140 - $61,024 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 55

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving.

MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.

The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five¿and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.

Why does the job exist?

Ensures compliance with the applicable State and Federal Regulations for the Registered & Licensed Home Providers in order to protect the Health, Safety and development of the children of New Mexico.

How does it get done?

This position conducts surveys of registered & licensed child care providers to determine compliance with applicable regulations, investigate complaints, incidents and conduct follow up surveys. This position provides training and technical assistance to registered child care providers in order to improve the quality of child care services in the state. Among the responsibilities, Child Care Specialists conduct home visits, field complaints and referrals to determine appropriate action timely, and plan for and participate in hearings across the state.

Who are the customers?

All non-licensed and licensed family child care homes within the state of New Mexico who are intending to participate in the child and adult care food program or the child care services programs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a field related to care and education of children such as: family studies, human development, human services, psychology, public policy, sociology, or social work. Should also have at least two (2) years experience working in a setting with children.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience as a social or community coordinator and/or social worker assistant. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current and valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required

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Agency Contact Information: Diana Martinez (505) 827-3814. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.