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Opportunities at the CDHD

The University of Idaho, Center on Disabilities and Human Development is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. Candidates who are qualified for any of the listed positions are encouraged to apply.

Browse the following opportunities at the CDHD or search current job openings for faculty, staff, and students at the University of Idaho through the Human Resources website.

Current job openings

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

Under the direction of the IdahoSTARS Director, the IdahoSTARS Assistant Director is responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of assigned early care and education quality goals with a primary focus on advancing social and emotional quality improvement activities in early childhood settings. This position serves as a member of the IdahoSTARS leadership team. In partnership with the other IdahoSTARS Assistant Directors, this position will lead assigned strategic activities, to include development of strategic objectives, project management, contract monitoring, budgeting, supervision and oversight of project staff and contractors, and evaluation reporting.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002394P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

This position coordinates program evaluation activities for the IdahoSTARS project – a statewide collaborative project between the University of Idaho’s Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD), the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

The IdahoSTARS Evaluation Coordinator will design and implement evaluation plans, create evaluation documents and measurement tools, gather and organize evaluation data, create evaluation reports, and assist the IdahoSTARS leadership team with corresponding program improvement and outreach activities.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002946P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

Under the supervision of Project Coordinator and CDHD Director , this position oversees and/or performs a wide variety of administrative, clerical, and program support activities for Idaho Living Well and CDHD/CORE. Serves as primary point of operational and administrative contact for internal and external constituencies, often on complex and confidential issues.

Coordinates the provision of office and staff support services and oversees and/or participates in the coordination of workgroup meetings and trainings, as well as attending to the completion of special projects and/or events. May serve on a variety of roles in a supportive capacity.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP003038P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Resource Specialist, under the direction of the Lead Consultant, supports and maintains ongoing contact with child care providers with a focus on communicating current rules governing child care licensing and for continued participation as an ICCP provider.

This position maintains up to date provider information contributing to the Local Market Rate data. The Resource Specialist offers referrals to parents seeking child care and maintains confidentiality of all clients. Assures accurate data is maintained in the IdahoSTARS RISE database, supports overall function of the regional office and maintains regional lending library.

The Resource Specialist works collaboratively with the IdahoSTARS statewide team, supports regional office functions, provides communication to families, child care programs and communities in assigned regions with exceptional customer support.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP003065P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Professional Development (PD) Specialist, under the direction of the Training Office Coordinator, helps support the goals of the IdahoSTARS project with development and delivery of early childhood professional development opportunities that are equitable, research-based, and demonstrate best-practices for child care providers serving children birth to 12 years old in Idaho.

The PD Specialist is responsible for developing early childhood curriculum and technical assistance modules , delivering professional development opportunities, and training staff and trainers on developed materials.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP003104P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant increases the quality of child care in Idaho through coaching, mentoring, and training child care educators throughout the region. The Consultant partners with child care educators to create recommended interventions using evidence-based best practices derived from peer-reviewed research and national professional guidelines and assessment criteria.

The Consultant evaluates implementation results and guides child care educators through reflective progress engagement and goal-focused outcome achievement. The Consultant also recruits and orients child care educators for participation with the IdahoSTARS Professional Development System (PDS), the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS), and the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP003125P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant increases the quality of child care in Idaho through coaching, mentoring, and training child care educators throughout the region. The Consultant partners with child care educators to create recommended interventions using evidence-based best practices derived from peer-reviewed research and national professional guidelines and assessment criteria.

The Consultant evaluates implementation results and guides child care educators through reflective progress engagement and goal-focused outcome achievement. The Consultant also recruits and orients child care educators for participation with the IdahoSTARS Professional Development System (PDS), the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS), and the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP003123P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant increases the quality of child care in Idaho through coaching, mentoring, and training child care educators throughout the region. The Consultant partners with child care educators to create recommended interventions using evidence-based best practices derived from peer-reviewed research and national professional guidelines and assessment criteria.

The Consultant evaluates implementation results and guides child care educators through reflective progress engagement and goal-focused outcome achievement. The Consultant also recruits and orients child care educators for participation with the IdahoSTARS Professional Development System (PDS), the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS), and the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP003124P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Lead Regional Quality Child Care Consultant, in collaboration with the Assistant Director, is responsible for assuring that the assigned regional office staff meet the goals of the IdahoSTARS program.

The Lead Consultant is responsible for:

oversight of their assigned region including daily on-site supervision of regional office staff
ensuring adherence to established processes and procedures
providing consultation services (site visits) to child care providers
providing technical assistance to child care providers and utilizes an early childhood coaching approach
recruiting IdahoSTARS qualified trainers to participate in the Idaho STARS training system
providing resources to child care providers and registry participants
and providing leadership in the development and completion of community outreach events and opportunities in order to increase awareness of the value of quality care and education.

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP003139P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The IdahoSTARS Quality Child Care Consultant increases the quality of child care in Idaho through coaching, mentoring, and training child care educators throughout the region. The Consultant partners with child care educators to create recommended interventions using evidence-based best practices derived from peer-reviewed research and national professional guidelines and assessment criteria.

The Consultant evaluates implementation results and guides child care educators through reflective progress engagement and goal-focused outcome achievement. The Consultant also recruits and orients child care educators for participation with the IdahoSTARS Professional Development System (PDS), the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS), and the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP).

For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP003143P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V