Description

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve, and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.

This Management Analyst 4 Shared Services Coordinator will expand the state's early learning professional development system, and build capacity and workforce stabilization at the provider-level. The shared services strategy will begin with providers based in licensed settings such as child care centers and family homes and grow the capacity and support providers interested in providing ECEAP. This job supports the DCYF vision that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community."

The Opportunity (MA4):
We are looking for a Shared Services Coordinator to join our Early Learning Programs team as the subject matter expert, and have delegated authority regarding the implementation of Shared Services for early learning providers as part of the pre-school Development Grant (PDG). You will oversee contracts and comprehensive services, and collaborate with stakeholders regarding the process and seek feedback for next steps. Additionally, you will guide DCYF in identifying strategies for sustaining Shared Services beyond this grant by leveraging local, regional, state, and federal funding streams.

This is a project position with a limited duration expected to last through 12/31/2024.

Some of what you will do:

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  Serve as a subject matter expert and project manager for work related to Shared Services.
• Provide oversight and guidance to team members to track action items and progress.
• Develop legislative decision packages that inform agency budget requests.
• Serve as a liaison and assist implementation partners to coordinate their delivery of Shared Services.
• Recruit coordinate, and organize a steering committee and carry out all duties for the committee including scheduling, coordinating, planning, preparing facilitating meetings.
• Prepare presentations for steering committee and advisory committee meetings.
• Lead the development, implementation, and practice assessment of a strategic plan including goals, objectives, and timelines.
• Create and maintain a method/tool to track Progress on the implementation Plans.
• Draft FAQs, outreach materials, guiding documents and/or tools and resources to support the implementation/use of Shared Services.
• Provide in-person or virtual technical assistance to key partners.

What we are looking for:
A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, program management and leadership, social services, human services, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field, AND
four years of experience implementing community engagement initiatives, report writing, and public speaking.
OR
A Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, program management and leadership, social services, human services, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field, AND two years of experience implementing community engagement initiatives, report writing, and public speaking.
OR
A comparable combination of education and experience totaling a minimum of eight years.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Four years of experience in a professional setting where strong interpersonal skills and effective communication are necessary (across multiple interactions such as on the phone, in person and with technology).
• Previously demonstrated knowledge and experience working with professional development, including state professional development systems, trainer and training approval, state registries, or related.
• Previously demonstrated experience developing policies, programs and resources that promote racial equity and social justice.
• Previously demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the early learning field including state system development, federal requirements for early learning professionals, and involvement and responsibilities in supporting early learning professionals.
• Previously demonstrated knowledge of professional learning approaches, including teaching strategies, observation, documentation, feedback and training adult educators.
• Previously demonstrated experience with policies and procedures, handbooks and general communication documents to support program improvements.
• Previously demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple projects, with accuracy.
• Previously demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• Current resume detailing experience and education

Supplemental Information:
Per Governor Inslee's Directive 22-13.1 state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect.

The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "N/A" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.

Need accommodation throughout the application/interview process? Unable to apply online? Contact the Recruitment team at dcyf.jobs@dcyf.wa.gov or (360) 280-3173 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388.

Experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application? Call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long-form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching.

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