Job Information
A I D B Child Care Liaison R-0065 in Talladega, Alabama
R-0065 Reference# 318352557520000
Posting Date: December 18, 2024
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearingare encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position:
Child Care Liaison
Location: Talladega, Alabama
Reports to: Chief Educational Programs Officer
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the worlds most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the states largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind.
Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our employees are among the organizations most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work and we invite you to be a part of the miracles that happen every day. The right candidate for this job will have a passion working with children ranging from ages six (6) weeks to five (5) years old and staff to ensure a seamless partnership with AIDB and New Adventures Learning Center.
The AIDB Child Care Liaison is responsible for providing support to New Adventures Learning Center and AIDB . The AIDB Child Care LIaison is also responsible for coordination, leadership, technical assistance and providing resources from AIDB to New Adventures Learning Center.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Twelve months of experience working in a licensed child care center.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a Certified Child Care Professional (CCP) certificate from the National Child Care Association Inc. (NCCA).
Associates Degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years or more experience working in a child care setting.
Sign language proficiency level of Survival Plus or higher according to the AIDB evaluation system upon hire
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide support to AIDB and New Adventures Learning Center.
Provide assistance to AIDB and New Adventures Learning Center in preparation, analysis and monitoring of all New Adventures Learning Center operations.
Develop and maintain project tracking systems showing staff roles and responsibilities, due dates and deadlines, and other details as required.
