Current Employment Opportunities

The Planning Council is seeking to establish a strong applicant pool for anticipated program growth and development.  Required areas of education and experience are urban affairs, community planning, statistical analysis, homeless prevention, early childhood development, and crisis intervention.  Individuals holding at least an undergraduate degree and who have related experience in these target areas are being sought.  Individuals who wish to be considered should submit a resume and cover letter to cpowell@theplanningcouncil.org.

We apologize in advance for being unable to respond to telephone inquiries.  Individuals submitting credentials demonstrating appropriate backgrounds will be contacted as positions become available. 

(Updated 8/4/10)

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POSITION:               Operations Coordinator – Child and Adult Care Food Program

CLOSING DATE:     Review of applications will begin May 7, 2010 and continue                                   until the position is filled.

SALARY:                  $27,500/annually with benefits

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION:

Operations Coordinator for the Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) with TPC’s Baltimore office to manage the day-to-day operations of the office including serving as office manager, as the main office contact for technical questions from field staff, as the liaison between the Program Coordinator and the team leaders, as well as the technical liaison between the Baltimore office and the home office in Norfolk.   Work closely with the Program Coordinator to ensure that contractual and program guidelines are implemented as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have strong customer service skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer and technical skills, and the ability to work independently.  Requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; knowledge of child care and nutrition desired.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a full-time position located at The Planning Council’s Baltimore office (410 East Joppa Road)   Work hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Infrequent travel to Norfolk and occasional travel within Maryland.

For consideration, submit cover letter and resume to:  Lisa Lyons, Program Coordinator, The Planning Council, 410 East Joppa Road, Suite 106, Baltimore, Maryland 21236.  Email:  llyons@theplanningcouncil.org.  Fax:  410-256-9778

In accordance with Federal law and policies of The Planning Council, TPC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all antidiscrimination policies of the USDA.

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POSITION:                  Child Care Eligibility Worker

CLOSING DATE:        Application Review Will Begin Immediately and Continue Until the Position is Filled

SALARY:                     $27,000/annually with benefits

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position has responsibilities that consist of managing a caseload of applicants for eligibility for the Norfolk Department of Human Services’ Child Care Subsidy Programs.  Interviews clients and assesses child care needs of applicants, determines eligibility, and assists in the selection of quality childcare.  Responsible for interpreting and explaining rules and regulations governing eligibility, methods of payment, and legal rights of applicants.  Develops individual client service plans and monitors case for continued eligibility and provider compliance.  Maintains comprehensive case files and enters and maintains case information in multiple data management systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in the area of social work, human services,  psychology, sociology, or related field.  Possess ability to relate well to individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and with varying levels of ability.  Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and database management systems in a Windows environment.  Prior case management experience desired.

For consideration, submit cover letter and resume to:
Cynthia Powell, Department of Human Resources
Email:  cpowell@theplanningcouncil.org
Fax:  622-4223

In accordance with Federal law and policies of The Planning Council, TPC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all antidiscrimination policies of the USDA.

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POSITION:  PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR – VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL NETWORK - VACCRRN
                        DIVISION OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES

CLOSING DATE:   Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

SALARY:                                          $30,000/annually

JOB SUMMARY:   This position coordinates activities of the Virginia Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Network (VACCRRN).  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

Coordinate all activities related to child care provider trainings.  Primary responsibility is to respond to parents’ needs to locate quality childcare, educate parents on selecting the best childcare option, conduct training and offer guidance to childcare providers on quality improvement techniques, Virginia early childhood initiatives and regulatory standards.  Tasks and duties include but are not limited to:  scheduling, conducting trainings,  securing additional trainers/facilitators as needed, staffing, training evaluation, monitoring, generating training activity reports, and supervising the development and maintenance of a provider training calendar and the provider training registration process.   

REQUIREMENTS:  Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S) (BA/BS preferred) with emphasis in early childhood education/development or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Training experience and ability.  Proficiency in word processing, database management, and publication software (MS Office).  Must have knowledge of child care regulations, licensing, and quality standards.  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; Ability to communicate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. The ability to coordinate projects, activities, etc., and the ability to work independently.   Valid driver’s license required. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  This position is located at the Plume Street (downtown Norfolk) site.   Limited travel.

In accordance with Federal law and policies of The Planning Council, TPC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all antidiscrimination policies of the USDA.

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POSITION:                  Child Care Eligibility Worker

CLOSING DATE:        Application Review Will Begin Immediately and Continue Until the Position is Filled

SALARY:                     $24,780/annually with benefits

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position has responsibilities that consist of managing a caseload of applicants applying for eligibility for Chesapeake Department of Social Services’ Day Care Programs.  Assesses child care needs of applicants, determines eligibility, and assists in the selection of quality childcare.  Responsible for interpreting and explaining rules and regulations governing eligibility, methods of payment, and legal rights of applicants. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in the area of social work, psychology, or sociology or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possess ability to relate well to individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and with varying levels of ability.  Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and database management systems in a Windows environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a full-time position located at The Planning Council’s home office.  Work hours:  Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 p.m.

For consideration, submit cover letter and resume to:
Cynthia Powell, Department of Human Resources
Email:  cpowell@theplanningcouncil.org
Fax:  622-4223

In accordance with Federal law and policies of The Planning Council, TPC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all antidiscrimination policies of the USDA

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