Child Care Director (Management Aide)

Position Description

This position announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, Safety-Sensitive School Age Child Care Director (Management Aide) vacancy within the Department of Recreation & Parks with Anne Arundel County Government.

This is paraprofessional work in administrative support or program functions or supervisory work of lower-level office support employees. The majority of personal contacts are with employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, and non-profit and private sector organizations. The purposes of the contacts are for coordinating or carrying out program assignments in a cooperative nature towards mutual goals. Some employees in this class of work involves meeting with the public to assist in providing direct public assistance.

NATURE OF AND VARIETY OF WORK

A distinguishing characteristic of this class is that an employee in this class utilizes knowledge of subject-matter administrative areas or program functions, or regulations and procedures in carrying out a variety of related support activities in one or more programs. Assignments involve use of office automation equipment and appropriate software applications. The employee working in a supervisory capacity must supervise at least two full-time employees. If the employees supervised are part-time, seasonal, or temporary, the number of employees supervised may be determined by calculating full-time equivalent positions. The employee independently plans and carries out work, obtains necessary data or information, and selects appropriate methods and procedures to accomplish work. Problems encountered in carrying out assignments are resolved in accordance with office policies and accepted practices. The employee uses judgment in locating, selecting and applying guidelines, references and procedures to fit specific situations and exercises resourcefulness in adapting operating procedures to accommodate changes or special conditions. The work involves a range of repetitive issues requiring the employee to identify and analyze a variety of conditions and factors which impact accuracy, reliability or acceptability of further program processes or program activities. The work is primarily sedentary, performed in an office environment and presents no significant hazards.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Oversees varied group activity including educational, cultural, health, recreational and similar classes, activities, and programs.

Tracks and/or monitors the status of a client population in support of program activities.

Reviews work of supervised lower-level office support employees or employees determined by calculating full-time equivalent positions.

Compiles, organizes, and/or reconciles and analyzes data from various sources to maintain a variety of reports or databases on program services and activities; prepares reports of limited dimensions and complexity.

Maintains statistics and/or databases on information relating to program services, activities, or participants.

Performs data entry and utilizes a variety of office automation equipment and applicable software applications to originate/prepare records, documents, notices, reports, tables, and correspondence.

Performs administrative tasks to facilitate the operation to include database applications, reviewing documentation for accuracy/completeness and preparing correspondence.

Answers inquiries from the public and businesses relative to program-related regulations and procedures as well as requests for service.

Serves as staff to established boards and committees providing support services in technical program functions.

Defines and interprets regulations and requirements to applicants, other agencies and the general public.

Establishes and maintains files and records in support of program.

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the program area relating to the department/agency to which the position is assigned.

Knowledge of supervisory practices.

Skill in operating word-processing, microcomputer, and other office automation equipment and applicable software applications.

Ability to supervise the work of assigned staff and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to operate computer equipment and software applications related to program assignment.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to deal tactfully, effectively and equitably with people.

Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside the office, if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Completion of an associate degree from an accredited college

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) of more years of paraprofessional experience in supporting a program/specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position.

NOTE: Completion of an associate degree from an accredited college may be substituted for two years of experience as a licensed Child Care Director.

NOTE: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.

For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

1.Minimum of two years experience as a licensed Child Care Director.

2.Minimum of two years experience supervising employees.

3.Intermediate oral and written communication skills.

4.Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft WORD and EXCEL and Google Suite.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

• Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 3 years

• 13 days

• 3 to less than 15 years

• 20 days

• 15 years or more

• 26 days

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

• No

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Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed:

• High School / GED / Vocational

• Sixty (60) College Credits

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• None of the above

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• Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. Have you attached the appropriate documentation to verify your education?

• Yes

• No

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Do you possess two (2) of more years of paraprofessional experience in supporting a program/specialization area directly related to the assignment of the position?

• Yes

• No

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In the box below, provide a detailed description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Include applicable employer(s), position(s) held, duties performed, and dates/length of employment. This information MUST be included in the work experience section of your application.

06

Do you possess a minimum of two (2) years experience as a licensed Child Care Director?

• Yes

• No

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In the box below, provide a detailed description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Include applicable employer(s), position(s) held, duties performed, and dates/length of employment. This information MUST be included in the work experience section of your application.

08

Do you possess a minimum of two (2) years experience supervising employees?

• Yes

• No

09

In the box below, provide a detailed description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Include applicable employer(s), position(s) held, duties performed, and dates/length of employment. This information MUST be included in the work experience section of your application.

10

Do you possess intermediate oral and written communication skills?

• Yes

• No

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In the box below, provide a detailed description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Include applicable employer(s), position(s) held, duties performed, and dates/length of employment. This information MUST be included in the work experience section of your application.

12

Do you possess intermediate computer skills in Microsoft WORD and EXCEL and Google Suite?

• Yes

• No

13

In the box below, provide a detailed description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your response to the previous question. Include applicable employer(s), position(s) held, duties performed, and dates/length of employment. This information MUST be included in the work experience section of your application.

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Did a current County employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, Department, and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an employee, indicate N/A.

Required Question

Agency Anne Arundel County

Address Heritage Complex

2660 Riva Road, First Floor

Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

Phone (410) 222-7595

Website http://www.aacounty.org/Personnel/Index.cfm