TheMississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center Resource and Referral Specialistprovides information to early childhood educators and families seekinginformation while providing support to MECIC.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as the initial resource and referral contact for MECIC : R&R, assisting early childhood educators and families, documenting needs and supports, and connecting educators and families with support.
- The Resource and Referral Specialist works closely with project stakeholders to provide support and referrals to promote early childhood inclusion;
included, but not limited to materials, navigating resources, and consumer education.
- Coordinates MECIC : R&R activities, as needed, for area meetings, conferences, and training sessions including securing locations, materials, and supplies and assisting with the facilitation of such events.
- The Resource and Referral Specialist operates the MECIC : R&R Lending Library, cataloging, reporting, and organizing materials that are loaned monthly.
Provides consumer education and support to providers and families on developmentally appropriate materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree from an accredited college or universityin Early Childhood Education. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
- Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.
- Skill in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’sdegree preferred.
30+ days ago