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State Of Colorado Residency Required
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings. This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.
Committed to Diversity - We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion .
We Offer a Generous Benefits Package Including
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
Description Of Job
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.
About The Department
The purpose of the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) is to provide eligible households with access to high-quality, affordable child care that supports healthy child development and school readiness while promoting household self-sufficiency and informed child care choices. CCCAP provides child care assistance to low-income families who are working, searching for employment, are in training or secondary-education programs, or are participating in the Colorado Works Program or families that have an open child welfare case. Funding through CCCAP is intended to support low-income families who are working, searching for work or in school while providing high-quality early learning opportunities for children 0-13 years of age in a variety of early childhood settings such as licensed child care centers, preschools, child care homes, and before and after school programs.
What You’ll Be Doing
The CCCAP Training Specialist primary areas of responsibility are facilitating training for county CCCAP business office workers on provider and fiscal administration of CCCAP and training for eligibility workers on eligibility administration; create and maintain training materials for the CCCAP Training Team; offer technical assistance and outreach to business office and eligibility users.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description
H4I3XX Training Specialist III
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to Early Childhood, Education, Human Development, Human Services, Adult Learning, Training, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field. A minimum of 2 years within the past 4 years administering CCCAP. Experience must be sufficiently informed about professional practice in the fields of human services eligibility, case management, and workforce development for vulnerable populations to promote a high degree of relevance in the training and help learners appropriately apply training content to their job.
OR
Education And Experience
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to Early Childhood, Education, Human Development, Human Services, Adult Learning, Training, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field the work assigned equal to six (6) years. A minimum of 2 years within the past 4 years administering CCCAP. Experience must be sufficiently informed about professional practice in the fields of human services eligibility, case management, and workforce development for vulnerable populations to promote a high degree of relevance in the training and help learners appropriately apply training content to their job.
Substitutions
Preferred Qualifications
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( [email protected] ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDEC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the HR Specialist Jenny Nguyen at [email protected]
Technical Assistance
If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
If Not Applying On-line, Submit Application To
Online applications are strongly preferred. If you are unable to submit an online application, please reach out to the contact listed. Please note, all applications must be received by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Department Contact Information
[email protected]
METHODS OF APPOINTMENT: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
State Of Colorado Residency Required
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings. This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.
Committed to Diversity - We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion .
We Offer a Generous Benefits Package Including
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- State paid life insurance policy
- Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- State paid short-term disability coverage
- Additional optional life and disability plans
- Credit Union membership
- Training and professional development
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
Description Of Job
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.
About The Department
The purpose of the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) is to provide eligible households with access to high-quality, affordable child care that supports healthy child development and school readiness while promoting household self-sufficiency and informed child care choices. CCCAP provides child care assistance to low-income families who are working, searching for employment, are in training or secondary-education programs, or are participating in the Colorado Works Program or families that have an open child welfare case. Funding through CCCAP is intended to support low-income families who are working, searching for work or in school while providing high-quality early learning opportunities for children 0-13 years of age in a variety of early childhood settings such as licensed child care centers, preschools, child care homes, and before and after school programs.
What You’ll Be Doing
The CCCAP Training Specialist primary areas of responsibility are facilitating training for county CCCAP business office workers on provider and fiscal administration of CCCAP and training for eligibility workers on eligibility administration; create and maintain training materials for the CCCAP Training Team; offer technical assistance and outreach to business office and eligibility users.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Position facilitates instructor-led training for all County CCCAP technicians statewide, including core training, specialized one-time training events, issue-specific training, continuing education, and training on policy and system changes.
- Position collaborates with the CCCAP Program Services , Policy, and Program Integrity teams to identify training needs and schedule learning events.
- Position collects and analyzes data on training activities.
- Position must be knowledgeable in CCCAP policies and familiar with the practical application of CCCAP regulations in addition to training standards and principles to ensure training aligns with the needs of county staff.
- Provides technical support to County CCCAP technicians, as directed by program staff.
- Provides assistance to County CCCAP technicians in navigating and performing duties in CHATS.
- Provides technical assistance to county users in navigating the learning management system of record.
- Responds to training email inquiries.
- Conduct one-on-one virtual technical assistance sessions with county users.
- Conduct virtual office hour support sessions for county users.
- Help county users troubleshoot system issues.
- Creates and maintains training materials for facilitated training.
- Assesses where changes may need to be made to training materials based on training outcomes and implements changes.
- Recommends changes to learning objectives when needed.
- Determines and implements strategies for making training material more accessible.
- Position facilitates instructor-led training for business office county workers statewide as needed, including core training, specialized one-time training events, issue-specific training, continuing education, and training on policy and system changes.
- Position collaborates with the CCCAP Program team to identify training needs and schedule learning events.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description
H4I3XX Training Specialist III
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to Early Childhood, Education, Human Development, Human Services, Adult Learning, Training, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field. A minimum of 2 years within the past 4 years administering CCCAP. Experience must be sufficiently informed about professional practice in the fields of human services eligibility, case management, and workforce development for vulnerable populations to promote a high degree of relevance in the training and help learners appropriately apply training content to their job.
OR
Education And Experience
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to Early Childhood, Education, Human Development, Human Services, Adult Learning, Training, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field the work assigned equal to six (6) years. A minimum of 2 years within the past 4 years administering CCCAP. Experience must be sufficiently informed about professional practice in the fields of human services eligibility, case management, and workforce development for vulnerable populations to promote a high degree of relevance in the training and help learners appropriately apply training content to their job.
Substitutions
- Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- State experience relevant to this position
- Experience working in CCCAP administration at the county level
- Experience in developing and delivering adult training
- Facilitation of complex content to a diverse audience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across teams and agencies
- A basic understanding of instructional design principles including needs assessment curriculum design, and curriculum evaluation
- A basic understanding of adult learning theories
- A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDEC with an official disposition of any charges.
- Travel - Occasional travel is required less than 5% of the time and may require travel in adverse conditions or overnight stays.
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( [email protected] ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents
- A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
- A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
- A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
- If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
- If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.
ADAAA Accommodations
CDEC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the HR Specialist Jenny Nguyen at [email protected]
Technical Assistance
If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
If Not Applying On-line, Submit Application To
Online applications are strongly preferred. If you are unable to submit an online application, please reach out to the contact listed. Please note, all applications must be received by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Department Contact Information
[email protected]
METHODS OF APPOINTMENT: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
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