CCDF Assistant

This is a full-time in-person position located in Flandreau, South Dakota POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the CCDF Administrator, the CCDF Assistant will help support the Tribe’s grant/plan and application activities. JOB DESCRIPTION: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assist in identifying long and short-term program goals and recommend changes to improve service delivery for families/community needs for childcare and development. Assist in securing childcare funding to ensure tribal/native families have equal access to high-quality childcare. Assist in determining feasibility of program initiatives and projects. Assist in completion of application for the triennial Tribal CCDF Plan, including- child count, Sliding Fee Scale, childcare provider payment rates and CCDF Triennial Plan. Submit completed plan by required date. Assist in writing amendments to the plan to better serve families and childcare providers. Assist in the annual year-end ACF-700 Data Report of families/children and childcare providers. Keeping all necessary documents that verify the report data. Attend monthly meetings that are offered by the Office of Child Care that pertain to plan development, early childhood education, health and safety in childcare. Attend meetings with Tribal programs, State and Federal agencies that serve families and children. Assist in maintaining communication with other tribal departments, federal, state agencies, and private organizations that serve children and families. Ensure all requisitions are correct and invoice documents are attached for quick payment to childcare providers and other vendors. Provide monthly reviews of random childcare client files to guard against mistakes or fraud. Update parent and childcare providers' guidebooks that need revision of policies and procedures. Manage calendar dates such as, Notice of Grant Awards, CCDF Plan submission and deadlines for grant extension, expenditures and liquidation. Other duties that may occur MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All positions require a minimum of a criminal background check to a maximum of an adjudicated P.L. 101-630 character and criminal background check. Good communication skills with families, childcare providers, Tribal departments and CCDF Federal and Regional staff. Prior grant work experience and at least 3 years with a Tribal or Government program. Must have a high school diploma or GED, some college or Vo-tech classes related to business management. Must know and learn polices and procedures in working with the Tribal CCDF Program. Must be able to work with the public, tribal staff, and agency partners in a professional manner. Must be able to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals with varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. Must be discreet, this position will work with and have access to confidential client information. Must understand the confidentiality of client and provider files. Must have a driver’s license. #hc224102