Matrix Human Services is Educating Children, Supporting Families and Rebuilding Neighborhoods in Detroit.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL BE A PART OF WITH JOINING MATRIX

• Over 30 program locations throughout Detroit and surrounding areas
• 20,000+ individuals benefiting from Matrix services every year
• The largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit
• The largest HIV treatment and prevention program in Detroit
• After school youth services and academic enrichment
• Workforce Development and Financial Literacy Programs
• Housing Education and Home Buying Assistance
• Healthy Senior Living Program

*RECOGNITION FOR DEI. *Received Diversity Champion Award from Corp! in 2021. CEO, Brad Coulter honored by Crain's as one of 2021's most Notable Executives in DEI.

FOCUS ON PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. Tuition Assistance. Professional Development Support. In-House Learning and Professional Development Platform.

*WE EMBRACE WORK LIFE BALANCE. *Vacation Banks. Paid Holidays.

*BENEFITS OPTIONS. *Medical/Rx. Nonstop Visa Card. Dental. Vision. Life/AD&D Insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts. Combine Short- & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 403(b) Retirement Account.

CORE VALUES:

• Positive Attitude
• Always Learning
• Results Through Accountability
• Building Relationships

JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTABILITY

This position reports directly to the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Education Manager. The Child Development Specialist will provide educational and program support to teachers and Providers hired at partnering Child Care Centers. As well as to provide educational and program support to ensure the provision of quality services at each Family Child Care Home. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Child Development Specialist directly support the teachers to ensure they are implementing the curriculum to fidelity. They facilitate training in a variety of areas as it relates to child development and they provide guidance on how to engage with young children and build positive relationships. The Child Development Specialist monitor, review and disaggregate the data compiled from early childhood assessments complete on every child.

RELATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to read, write, and communicate in Standard English.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all discussions and records.
• Must be resourceful, patient and sensitive to the needs of staff, children and families.
• Must be culturally sensitive to work in a diverse community.

• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.

   

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Facilitate ongoing communication between program staff, family childcare providers, and enrolled families

Conduct regular visits to each childcare center or family childcare home, some of which are unannounced, not less than twice every week

Periodically verify compliance with either contract requirements or agency policy

Provide recommendations for technical assistance and support the family child care provider in developing relationships with other childcare professionals

Monitor observe and mentor childcare center staff

Complete family childcare home PQA and classroom PQA assessments

Assists childcare staff in understanding and interpreting child observation data and establishing appropriate individual child goa