CIS Personnel Development (PD) Coordinator - Temporary

The Department for Children and Families' Child Development Division (CDD) is hiring for a temporary CIS Personnel Development (PD) Coordinator. This position works in CDD's Children's Integrated Services (CIS) team, which implements a system of early intervention, family support, and prevention services that help ensure the healthy development and well-being of young children. At this time, we are anticipating that this position will work approximately 40 hours per week.

CDD is housed in the Waterbury State Office Complex (WSOC). The PD Coordinator position is a hybrid position that can work remotely up to four days weekly. The CIS unit also has weekly in-person meetings in Waterbury, and occasionally holds other team events on-site-a successful candidate should have a reliable way to get to Waterbury as needed for these activities.

* A CIS Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for:

Leading recruitment and retention of personnel for Vermont's Children's Integrated Services (CIS);

* Coordinating the ongoing development of a comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD);

* Collaborating with State of Vermont partners, Vermont's institutes of higher education, and others to support the preparation for those who may enter the field of early childhood;

* Providing consultation and technical assistance with CIS regional teams to support personnel development;

* Planning and implementing workforce training activities for the CIS system.

We have a diverse team that relies on teamwork and collaboration. We welcome applicants with different and/or unique backgrounds, experiences, and/or perspectives to join our team. We are seeking applicants who are reliable, creative, self-motivated, and are able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Needed experience includes working with young children and families, especially those with specialized needs or risk factors, as well as providing professional development, technical assistance, coaching and/or mentoring, and consultation to staff working with young children and families. Experience in implementing policies and processes that minimize differences in client service utilization , as well as maximize provider recruitment and retention.

This position, CIS Personnel Development (PD) Coordinator - Temporary (Job Requisition #52721), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contactkeith.williams@vermont.gov.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are primarily performed in both a standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. A variety of meetings and public hearings may require some evening work. Strong conflicting opinions on policy, program implementation and allocation of resources may be encountered.

Education: Master's degree in education, human services, public administration or related field.

Experience: Three year's of experience in education or human service organization, including one at administrative, consultative or planning level, preferably in child or family services.

OR

Education: Bachelor's degree in education, human services, organizational development, public administration or related human services field.

Experience: Five years experience as described above.