MiSide · 13 hours ago
Early Childhood Workforce Development Specialist
Detroit, MI 48219
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30/hr - $35/hrMiSide is a Community Impact Network dedicated to providing expert support and guidance across various life aspects. The Early Childhood Workforce Development Specialist supports the education, credentialing, and career pathways of the Brightmoor Quality Initiative workforce, working closely with childcare providers to enhance onboarding and track workforce progress.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary workforce development liaison for Brightmoor Quality Initiative (BQI) providers, supporting staff onboarding, orientation, and long-term career pathway planning
Collaborate with childcare owners and providers to assess workforce challenges, particularly for staff new to early childhood education, and identify targeted solutions including apprenticeships, credentialing pathways, and professional development opportunities
Support the implementation of individualized workforce goals and action plans developed in partnership with Early Childhood Consultants, ensuring alignment with program quality standards and business sustainability goals
Guide and monitor staff progress toward Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials and other certifications, including enrollment, coursework completion, documentation, and renewal requirements
Manage and maintain accurate workforce records across multiple platforms including MiRegistry, ProSolutions, COR, Great Start to Quality, and other relevant systems
Collect, analyze, and produce regular monitoring reports related to staff credentials, training completion, COR and ProSolutions data, provider enrollment, staffing rosters, and grant-required performance indicators
Ensure 100% of participating providers have explored and, where applicable, accessed local, state, and federal funding sources to support workforce education, training, and career advancement
Track provider quality ratings and assist with operational improvements, including development and updating of staff handbooks, policies, procedures, training plans, and professional development systems
Coordinate communication between providers, consultants, training partners, and apprenticeship programs to ensure seamless workforce support and follow-through
Maintain organized, compliant data management and file systems to support audits, reporting requirements, and continuous quality improvement efforts
Provide concise written and verbal updates to leadership, funders, and stakeholders regarding workforce progress, outcomes, challenges, and recommendations
Support additional workforce development, education, and quality initiatives as assigned to advance the goals of the Brightmoor Quality Initiative
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business required
Previous experience tracking, maintaining, and providing reports in regard to pertinent grant funded programming on a regular basis
Proficiency in using Great Start to Quality platform, MiRegistry, Prosolutions, and other relevant software
Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Ability to travel for onsite visits and trainings as needed
Preferred
Early Childhood or small business sector experience preferred
Ability to build strong relationships with childcare providers and team members
Strong problem-solving and technical assistance skills
Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
Company
MiSide
MiSide is a non-profit organization that provides psychiatric treatment and medication to mentally ill people in the community.
Founded in 1970
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.5MKey Investors
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
2018-03-21Grant· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Michelle Sherman, CPA
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Crain's Detroit Business
2024-02-20
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