Child Care Resource & Referral of Midwestern Illinois / Child Care Connection is growing! We are seeking relationship builders to join our team as Higher Education Navigators!

• A Day in the Life of a Higher Education Navigator could include:
• Meeting with College Staff to create pathways for current child care providers to complete classes and degrees
• Coaching and problem solving with providers and other stakeholders around professional development planning
• Strengthening the child care system to attract and build the child care workforce through outreach and community events
• Navigating alongside providers in the enrollment and scholarship steps at individual colleges and universities

Wondering if you might be a good fit as a Higher Education Navigator with Child Care Resource & Referral of Midwestern Illinois / Child Care Connection? Ask yourself:

• Are you curious? Do you enjoy building relationships and meeting new people?
• Are you a self – starter? Do you take risks?
• Is life-long learning part of your makeup? Do you have experience coaching or mentoring colleagues or other adults in reaching professional goals?
• Do you see opportunity in change?

Examples of Essential Functions include the following, others may be assigned:

• Plan, publicize, and facilitate informational/educational sessions.
• Provide support on assessing needs, sharing information, and higher education opportunities through phone calls, email, in-person / virtual meetings.
• Build relationships with key staff at ECE programs at 2- and 4-year colleges and universities
• Conduct outreach activities to members of the ECE workforce in matters related to the recruitment, technical assistance, and informational outreach.
• Collect information on barriers to higher education
• Complete follow-up activities with individual workforce members, community partners, and data tracking.
• Attend team meetings and coordinate with members of Child Care Resource & Referral team in collaborative agency activities.
• Be flexible to adjust schedule to nights and weekends occasionally required

Benefits and Perks At SAL Community Services, not only are we committed to serving our communities, we’re committed to our employees!

• Paid time off
• Paid meal break – you work an eight-hour day
• 9 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer contributions up to 6%
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial support for buying a house in Rock Island through the Homebuyer Assistance Program
• A schedule typically between Monday – Friday
• Professional development opportunities
• A welcoming environment where you can be yourself and surround yourself with diverse, skilled, caring professionals as teammates!