Program Officer SHINE - Yale

at  Volunteers of America Texas

VOA - TEXAS

Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? We may be the right organization for you: VOA - Texas.
Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Full Time

DAY-TO-DAY

• Supports the creation, enhancement or maintenance of childcare spaces in centers and/or family childcare homes.
• Provides technical assistance on facilities and business support to individuals and organizations seeking to create or enhance childcare centers and/or family childcare homes serving low-income children.
• Maintains grant eligibility pipeline lists.
• Outreach to and support child development programs to access grants.
• Provides facility support for child care facility capital projects.
• Aids child care providers secure funding to meet their capital needs.
• Develops, updates and disseminates written material on regulatory, planning, building code and funding requirements for licensed childcare centers and/or family childcare spaces
• Develops, updates, and disseminates written material on business issues pertaining to the successful long-term operation of a child care facility
• Work closely with county and community agencies and nonprofit housing developers when appropriate to identify childcare facility needs, identify potential childcare sites, and coordinate activities to utilize those sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required in related field (early care and education, education, architecture, urban planning, business administration, finance), Master’s Degree preferred. At least five years’ experience in planning and implementing programs.
• Valid Texas Drivers’ License, clear MVR and ability to be insured

Please refer the Job description for details