Program Specialist - Child Care - NCTCOG

Program Specialist – Child Care

Who We Are & What We Do: 

Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas is a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Our mission is to advance business-driven solutions that promote economic growth, opportunity and a skilled workforce. Our core values of trust, leadership, inclusion and community permeate everything we do. The programs we oversee are designed to ensure the businesses in our 14-county region remain competitive, that workers have the opportunity to obtain skills that will help them become or remain self-sufficient, and that our communities are economically resilient. 

The story of our organization begins in 1993, when Texas created a workforce development system that made significant efforts to improve service delivery through local control and coordination of services from different programs. On May 23, 1996, Governor George W. Bush certified the North Central Texas Workforce Development Area (WDA) and on July 25, 1996, the Chief Elected Officials of the 14-county WDA signed a partnership agreement forming the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board and selected the North Central Texas Council of Governments as its fiscal agent, grant recipient and administrative agent. Our WDA includes Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell and Wise counties.

Description of the Opportunity:
We are searching for a Program Specialist who has extensive knowledge and experience working with Child Care and Development (CCDF) funding to oversee the operations of the Child Care Subsidy/Scholarship program.  This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and oversight to subrecipients delivering childcare program services, providing oversight to budgets and contract deliverables against goals and objectives provided in Statements of Work. Continuous communication and coordination with the Senior WFD Manager – Child Care will be required as will communication and coordination with the Fiscal Manager for Workforce Programs. Additional duties will include developing and interpreting policies and guidance and recommending additional program activities to improve service delivery design and effectiveness of program. Provide support to the North Central Texas Workforce Board and appropriate Board Committees.

Areas of Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Child Care scholarship program. 
• Design, develop and implement Child Care program goals and objectives by analyzing federal and state program rules and regulations; determining effects on program operations and drafting administrative policies directing subrecipients in operating procedures.
• Assist in managing contracts against goals and objectives in Statements of Work by continuously tracking performance and deliverables
• Ensuring subrecipients meet required performance measures; completing reports.
• Develops and maintains Child Care Local Match agreements with community partners throughout the region.
• Evaluates and proposes necessary changes in operational procedures and implementation to meet requirements of the contracts, including the Statement of Work and reviewing monthly expenditure reports to determine if expenditure requirements are being met according to the contract deliverables.
• Provide technical assistance to subrecipients delivering Child Care program services by communicating verbally and in writing with subrecipients; clarifying expectations of goals and objectives and conducting and/or participating in one-on-one meetings, workgroups (Local and State), team meetings, general contract meetings, regional meetings, conference calls and site visits to subrecipients.

Desired Skills:

•    Ability to effectively work with a wide range of people
•    Ability to interpret policy and rule and develop policies and procedures
•    Effective written and verbal communication skills
•    Analytical capabilities and attention to detail and accuracy
•    Ability to multi-task
•    Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to identify, monitor, report and track key metrics

Required Education & Experience:

•    Minimum of 1 year of experience required
•    Bachelor’s degree required (a total of 7 years of experience may be substituted for education)

Compensation:

•    $ 59,390.00-$68,000.00 - depending on skills, qualifications and experience
•    FLSA: Exempt

Benefits:

•    Health- We provide an outstanding package of health and life benefits for employees, with coverage available for their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as basic and optional life, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts. Our Full-Time employee health coverage is paid for 100%.
•    Retirement- Full Time employees participate in the (401a) Retirement Plan offered through Mission Square Retirement by payroll deduction with employer match at 12%.
•    Work-Life Balance- At NCTCOG we want you to achieve a balance between your work and your home life. You'll receive vacation days, holidays, and personal days to use as you choose.  
•    Professional Development- We view employees as our most valuable resource and promote the professional development of each individual. At NCTCOG employees receive the support and resources to reach their full potential. Opportunities include tuition reimbursement, paid membership in professional organizations,           and a wide range of training opportunities.
•    Hybrid Officing- Based on performance, job duties, and business requirements, hybrid work environment, may include remote work opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: 
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 
 
Background Check & Drug Testing: 
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening. 
 
E-Verify: 
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. 

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.