Posting Summary: 

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Research Aide (Resource & Referral Specialist) for the Atlantic County region. The Child Care Resource & Referral Specialist is responsible for providing assistance to families, clients, child care providers and the general public. This includes providing information regarding the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), providing guidance on choosing quality child care programs and referring individuals and families to appropriate social service agencies within the community. The R&R Specialist provides high-quality consumer education and child care referrals based on each family’s preference and each child’s individual needs. Resource & Referral functions are performed in person, through email and via telephone. The R&R Specialist will represent the Agency at community events and will partner with the Family Engagement Specialist to support Agency events.

This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it. 

Overview: 

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Minimum of an associate’s degree; 1 to 2 years of related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively and appropriately represent the Agency when interacting with internal and external entities.
• Ability to independently employ critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and execute established plans and policies.
• Ability to appropriately and clearly give and exchange information directly related to job responsibilities.
• Possess computer proficiency to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills to complete paperwork that is accurate, relevant, and timely.
• Possess effective program improvement strategies to continually assess and recommend quality enhancements that positively impact the agency’s operations and outcomes.
• Driver's license in good standing with reliable transportation to support off-site event/meeting participation.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity of state/federal child care assistance programs and federal CCDBG law.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Equipment Utilized: 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• NJCCIS and NDS state databases

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

Work environment is an office setting with minimal physical demands. In addition, multiple locations throughout the community for established events. Set up and breakdown of Agency materials may be required at community events/meetings. 

Special Conditions: 

This position reports to Atlantic County. 

Direct link to apply: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/254755