Employment Opportunities

• Reports To: FEP Director
• Job Status: Full Time (35 hours) in DeKalb Office.
• Annual Salary: $36,000-$40,000

We are seeking a dedicated and relationship-focused Home Visitor to support families with young children through parent education, developmental guidance, and community connection.

Position Overview

The Home Visitor partners with families to strengthen the parent-child relationship and promote healthy child development. This role provides individualized support through home visits, parent consultations, and educational workshops.

Fluency in both Spanish and English preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular home visits with families of young children.
• Provide parent consultations regarding child development, behavior guidance, and parenting strategies.
• Facilitate parent workshops and offer one-on-one instruction tailored to family needs.
• Partner with families to set goals and support positive parent-child interactions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in accordance with program standards.
• Collaborate with community partners and internal team members to support family needs.
• Some evening and weekend work is required to accommodate family schedules.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Specialized Certificate in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or a related field (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or related field (preferred).
• Experience working with diverse communities and families.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with families.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Commitment to supporting families in a strengths-based, culturally responsive manner.

To apply send resume, cover letter and transcripts to:

Rose Malloy (rosem@four-c.org)
Mail to:
Rose Malloy, FEP Director
4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
444 E Hillcrest Dr., Ste 300, DeKalb  IL  60115

Job Purpose

The Health and Safety Coach partners with license-exempt child care providers to ensure compliance with health and safety training requirements and promote safe, high-quality care environments for children. This role provides technical assistance, resources, and guidance to providers participating in the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program, supporting continuous improvement and adherence to state standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Know, understand, and adhere to “License Exempt Monitoring Policies and Procedures”.
• Maintain accurate provider listings and records.
• Review state and INCCRRA reports when they are released.
• Coach providers through Corrective Action Plans when needed.
• Confirm providers have completed required trainings and assist with self-reporting into Gateways.
• Deliver ongoing technical assistance and resources to support provider compliance and quality improvement.
• Ensure annual training requirements are met, and providers are following emergency preparedness protocols.
• Monitor homes or centers for health & safety compliance.
• Report abuse, neglect, or illegal childcare operations as required.
• Regularly review and maintain INCCRRA reports

Skills and Abilities

• Expert level of skill with Microsoft 365, databases, and internet usage.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully handle challenging interactions.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to build and support relationships.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.

Qualifications

An associate degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent education; and/or experience in social work, customer service or related field.

College credits and/or work hours must equal 2 full years of education and/or full-time work.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Tracy Carls

Child Care Assistance Program Coordinator

4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care

444 East Hillcrest Drive, Suite 300

DeKalb, IL 60115

tracyc@four-c.org

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McHenry Office Assistant and Referral Client Specialist

• Reports to: CCR&R Director
  
• Job Status: Full Time (35 hours) in McHenry Office, Hybrid schedule (in-office and remote work are required for this position)
  
• Salary: $33,000-$35,000

Job purpose 

The purpose of the McHenry Office Assistant and Referral Client Specialist is to support efficient operations and timely customer service to those seeking Child Care Resource and Referral services in McHenry County.  This position will work directly with families to provide consumer education and child care referrals, answer questions regarding the Child Care Assistance Program, accept child care complaints, and provide referrals to outside agencies as needed.  

Duties and responsibilities 

• Greet and direct visitors/clients and answer incoming calls to the McHenry office, utilizing excellent customer services skills to assist clients with empathy and compassion.  
• Coordinate with staff in DeKalb to serve clients who contact the McHenry office as needed.  
• Accept paperwork from clients and providers and process as required. 
• Assist director with preparing reports, letters and other documents as needed. 
• Coordinate planning for internal meetings, training or other events held at 4-C McHenry including room set up and ordering food, etc. 
• Distribute incoming faxes, process incoming and outgoing mail and coordinate bulk mailings. 
• Ensure all office equipment is maintained and serviced as needed (copy machines, phones, postage meter, etc.). 
• Take and distribute meeting minutes. 
• Maintain the common areas of the office to ensure a welcoming professional environment organized for maximum efficiency and easy access to supplies, office equipment and other materials.  
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of the McHenry office furniture and equipment and work with your DeKalb office counterpart to ensure all CCR&R equipment is inventoried and accurate. 
• Order and maintain a workable level of all office supplies.  
• Keep workable amount of postage on the postage meter and in bulk mail account. 
• Change main voice mail, as needed; 
• Maintain up to date and accurate records in the statewide Data Tracking Program (DTP) and the referral database. 
• Assist families seeking child care with referrals, consumer education, information and resource materials regarding quality child care and community resources. 
• Provide technical assistance to parents regarding complaints against child care programs, in accordance with the 4-C CCR&R Policy. 
• Complete monthly referral follow up calls as prescribed by the CCR&R IDHS Contract. 
• Work in accordance with the IDHS contract deliverables to ensure standards are being met and reported as required by the contract. 
• Participate in community events, with the approval of your manager, during and outside of traditional work hours as a representative of 4-C. 
• Other duties as assigned by the CCR&R directors and/or 4-C Executive Director. 

Qualifications 

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following related fields (ECE, Child Development, Child Psychology/Behavioral Sciences, Family Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Elementary Education, Child Welfare, and Family Services.  
• Knowledge and experience in office procedures.  
• Detail oriented and organized. 
• Excellent computer and customer service skills. 
• Able to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people.  
• Proficient in word processing and data entry.
• Spanish speaking preferred but not required. 

Working conditions 

• Occasional travel and overnight to meetings, trainings and conferences 
• Membership in Gateways Registry required within 30 days of employment. 
• Complete a minimum of 15 hours of professional development each fiscal year. 

 Please send resume and cover letter to:  

Kim Lamz (kiml@four-c.org) or
mail to:
4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
Attn: Kim Lamz
667 Ridgeview Dr.
McHenry, IL 60050