Training Technician - County of Bergen Department of Human Services – Division of Child Care Resources

Under the direction of the Quality Improvement Specialist prepares and conducts in-service training with Child Care Providers and compiles information and data into manual form required for Grow NJ Kids; Does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

• Conducts in-service training programs with enrolled program staff.
• Reviews agency policies, procedures and other resources for implementation for both center-based programs and providers
• May develop standard operating procedures for promoting Grow NJ Kids including recruitment and outreach to programs and providers
• Conduct site visits and establish evaluative procedures to determine the progress of participants and the program readiness (initial site visit, pre-assessment and observation).
• Keep required records and files. Submit required reports documenting services provided to programs.
• Assist programs with completing enrollment in the NJ Workforce Registry for all required staff.
• Provides consultation to staff and discuss the program’s self‐assessed Environmental Rating Scores.
• Participate in team meetings, events and meetings.
• Participate in committee/focus group/workgroup to help plan to support providers.
• Attend training and monthly meetings.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution in Education or related field (Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or any other field related to child growth and development); or teaching certification from the State Department of Education – Nursery School, Preschool through third grade or Special Education Teacher.
• Experience with administering structured classroom observation tools including the Environment Rating Scales (ERS).

Schedule:

• Full time – (in person required)

Other Requirements:

• Must be active in the NJ Workforce Registry to document and track programs for Grow NJ Kids
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, and Excel programs.
• Knowledge of the NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards, NJ Birth to Three learning standards and mentoring and coaching practices with program administrators and teachers.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• Bilingual in Spanish and English - must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in both.

What we offer:

• Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement and training/certification opportunities
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

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