Referral Specialist jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

4Cs Now Hiring: Resource & Referral Director
Full Time Position, Exempt

Starting Pay: $98,280.00-$102,648.00

Position is located in Santa Rosa

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am -5:30pm

Are you inspired by the mission of 4Cs?

Do you want to make a powerful difference in the community?

The Community Child Care Council is looking for an experienced individual who loves and
thrives in the nonprofit sector to support and lead the Resources and Referral team along
with advocating for and supporting families with early education. The ideal candidate will
be proactive and successful in leading this department to reach families in need while
supporting the agency’s mission.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

General:

• Plan and coordinate program staff with multiple funding sources and programs.

• Establish and maintain program-relevant community and state relationships in order to

• Overall responsibility for compliance with all program regulations, funding terms and

• Oversee development and maintenance of department administrative materials, policies

• Develop and implement annual program self-evaluation and quality assurance monitoring.

• With Director of Programs and Policy and Finance Director, develop and monitor annual

• Work with Director of Programs and Policy to develop ongoing objectives and strategies for

• Build and maintain strategic community alliances and relationships in accordance with the

• Maintain and share knowledge of Early Care and Education trends and data related to the

• Serve on 4Cs Senior Leadership Team and Management Team as well as lead one agency

• Participate and collaborate with Agency leadership teams on agency projects and agency-

• Report as directed to Executive Leadership and Board of Directors.

• Maintain collaborative and respectful relationships with agency staff, clients, and other

• Perform other functions related to department or agency operations as requested.
  

Represent in the Community:

Director of Programs and Policy.

• Serve as a resource person or consultant on matters relating to ECE, school readiness, data,

• Oversee overall communication with ECE community ensuring professionalism and

• Act as a liaison to local and statewide community groups and agencies.

• With agency leadership, build and maintain relationships with elected officials and maintain

• Assist with agency educational efforts on policies and legislation affecting children and their

• Coordinate as appropriate and represent 4Cs at community outreach events for a minimum

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the professional development and supervision of Assistant Directors, and

• Appropriately address and document staff performance issues in partnership with the HR

• Lead/organize and participate in department staff meetings, trainings, retreats, leadership,

• Strong leadership and people skills with ability to hire, train, coach and motivate staff.

• Experience with social media and public relations (preferred).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with persons from

• Ability and experience with establishing and maintaining cross-organizational collaborations

• Effective writing skills including proposals and reports.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs, Internet, and data analysis.

• Bilingual (desired)

• Valid California driver’s license and insured automobile.

• Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Administration or related field.

• Minimum three years administrative and supervisory experience including program

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regular office environment

PHYSICAL REQUIEMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

TRAVEL:

• Up to 25%

Benefits and Perks

• Generous vacation and sick time - 12 days (2 weeks) of vacation time and 12 days

of sick time annually

• 14 Paid Holidays beginning in 2023

• Flexibility in work schedule

• 4Cs contributes $650 per month towards your health benefits package.

• Comprehensive health benefit package, including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision,

Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long-Term Disability.

• 403B Retirement Plan

• Professional Development support

• Employee Resource Groups, including Wellness, DEI, Celebration and Recognition
  

Internal candidates: Please submit current Resume and Internal application to:

employment@sonoma4cs.org
External candidates: Please submit Cover Letter and Resumes to: employment@sonoma4cs.org

4Cs is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity for the benefit of our

employees, our consumers, our products, our community and the planet. We are committed to building an

inclusive workplace for everyone. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, religion,

marital status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local

law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.