Program and Community Specialist

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Greenbush The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Program and Community Specialist at Russell Child Development Center in Garden City, KS.

Anticipated Start Date: 11/01/2025. 

Position:  Program and Community Specialist

Program: Early Childhood Programs (Building Blocks)

Job Summary: The Program and Community Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development of community and program partnerships and collaborations, promoting RCDC programs, and assisting with continued implementation of professional development opportunities for Early Childhood Professionals and community programming. 

Qualifications

Required:

Job-related experience within the specialized field is required.  

Bachelors degree.

Valid driver's license for employment.

Successful completion of Defensive Driving course, provided by RCDC.

Background Clearance. 

Preferred:

Masters degree in job-related area.

Minimum of three-year work history in a job-related field. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
2. Assist with promotion of RCDC programs across the established 19-county service area, with particular focus on medical clinics, health departments, educational settings, social services, and others.
3. Act as a liaison between partner organizations and RCDC staff, particularly direct service staff, to facilitate effective communication and new and/or renewed collaborations.
4. Assist in the promotion and implementation of standardized developmental screening for young children across the established service area using the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2.
5. Engage in prevention and promotion activities designed to increase community and caregiver knowledge about the impact of early childhood experiences as well as services and supports available in Southwest Kansas.
6. Aid in scheduling, staffing, and attending community events, including preparing appropriate resources.
7. Collaborate with a variety of groups and/or individuals (e.g. caregivers, team members, partner programs, etc.) to effectively communicate information, resolve issues, and provide services.
8. Assist with the coordination of professional development opportunities for RCDC staff and other early childhood professionals in the service area.
9. Participate in team meetings to generate options for the implementation of evidence-based approaches, supporting colleagues, and problem solving.
10. Prepare and maintain a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records within required timelines to ensure the availability of information as required for reference and/or compliance.
11. Participate in a variety of trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. to convey and/or gather information relating to job functions and agency mission.
12. Support agency public awareness activities through agency contacts, distribution of materials, making presentations, writing articles, attending events, hosting visitors, and attending meetings as needed.

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain timely documentation.
2. Support the mission, goals, and objectives of RCDC.
3. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
5. Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
6. Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with research and practices.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in effectively and regularly communicating with other employees of RCDC and clients.
8. Complete all assignments timely, including communication with other staff and clients or contractors.
9. Adhere to all professional guidelines as outlined in agency policies.
10. Independently manage daily assignments and activities ensuring performance outcomes are achieved within budget, timeline, department, and agency objectives.
11. Follow all safety requirements as directed by RCDC.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or designee.

Physical Requirements:

1. 70 % sitting, 15% walking and 15% standing
2. Lifting up to 30 pounds.
3. Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.
4. Sit/stand for long periods of time.
5. Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.
6. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard-free environment.

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