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**INCCRRA (Illinois Network Child Care Resource and Referral Agency) is
excited to be able to add to our team! Our vision is to provide quality
care and education that creates a lifetime of equitable opportunities
for all children. INCCRRA is excited to offer position as hybrid
positions.
SUMMARY**
The Regional Council Manager will be responsible for maintaining a
Regional Office; supporting the work of the Region\'s Action and Family
Council; and partnering with Local Early Childhood Collaborations, ECEC
providers, and the larger community. Key to success is someone who
understands the demographics and dynamics of their Region and has a
working knowledge of ECEC services and support systems. The Regional
Council Manager will coordinate a Regional Action Council and Family
Council that engages the full suite of resources in the Region towards
ensuring all families can access high-quality ECEC services that meet
their needs. Understanding the principles of collective impact,
community-driven change; and community organizing are preferred.
What\'s in it for you?
At INCCRRA we offer a teamwork environment with great benefits.
Some of those great benefits include:
Competitive employee wages
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Competitive 403(b) + Match
Paid time off summary:
**13 days of PTO & 12 sick days within first full year of
employment.*
*40 hours of PLFA workers act time every calendar year in addition
to your accrued time.
**10 paid holidays off per year as well as employee birthday off.
Tuition Reimbursement up to \$2,500 per fiscal year.
**An additional \$1,000 per fiscal year offered for employees
wanting to learn a new language
**Healthy work-life balance with flexible work hours.
Hybrid work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the formation and ongoing day-to-day operations of the
Regional Offices and Councils.
Provide leadership and management to the Regional Team.
Develop and implement a regional workplan that includes goal
setting, action steps and accountability measures.
Oversee the development and implementation of regional level
reports.
Identify barriers, problem solve, adapt strategies, and foster
opportunities for collaboration between regional and local
structures and other early learning system partners.
Build mutually supportive relationships with Local Early Childhood
Collaborations, parent groups, and other stakeholders in the Region
to ensure the community systems are responsive to the needs of all
children and families.
Act as the official spokesperson for thework of Birth to Five
Illinois in the Region.
Participate in regional and community meetings/events related to
young families and children.
Support and participate in regional events throughout the community
(may take place during evenings or weekends).
Communicate relevant and timely information to stakeholders across
the Region.
Identify barriers that regional and local partners face and
communicate them to state-level partners.
Cultivate community support for local ECEC systems coordination and
financing.
Complete and submit required reports in a timely manner.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Travel within the State, up to 50%.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor\'s degree or beyond in Early Childhood Education, Early
Childhood Administration and Leadership, Social Work, or related
discipline.
Must possess three-plus years of full-time experience in a
leadership/management position in a public or private organization.
Must possess four-plus years of experience in Early Childhood community
systems development.
Must have relevant knowledge and experience in a variety of Early
Childhood programs (prenatal and birth to age five), including programs
funded by the Early Childhood Block Grant.
Must have extensive experience in grant writing.
Must possess the ability to provide training and technical assistance to
community providers.
Must know how to meet the needs of the diverse early childhood
population of the state of Illinois, including those with disabilities
and English Language Learners.
Must maintain knowledge of culturally and racially responsive practices.
Must possess the skills to analyze, interpret, and aggregate
quantitative and qualitative data.
Must be able to work with a diverse group of community members.
Must be able to lead a team of individuals in a manner that fosters
mutual respect, culture of creativity, critical thinking,
accountability, and collabo
