Job Details

Child Care Resource Specialist, Region 5 - IdahoSTARS

Position Number: 9873439
Location: Moscow, United States
Position Type: Child Care Services

Child Care Resource Specialist, Region 5 - IdahoSTARS

Posting Number: SP005471P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: Center on Disabilities & Human Development
Location: Twin Falls

Posting Context Statement:

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD is supported through a federal infrastructure grant, with numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts. The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing training and technical assistance within communities, conducting research, providing direct services, and disseminating evidence-based information.

Position Overview:

This position provides responsive and engaging support for childcare professionals related to state licensing, ICCP, and business practices. This position works with other coaches in the regional offices as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support childcare providers.

Duties may include:

Idaho Child Care Orientation Site Visits
Business practice support
Licensing compliance support
ICCP compliance support
Childcare referrals
Community and Family Resource Support
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Two years providing customer support
Balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects
Using computers and software for email, scheduling, word processing, data entry and organization
Ability to communicate effectively and protect client confidentiality

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

Ability to travel and work non-standard hours as needed

Additional Preferred:

Education:

Associate's Degree or higher

Experience:

Working with early childhood education and early childcare professionals
Organizing work effectively and efficiently
Answering a business telephone using business procedures/etiquette
Interpreting federal or state regulations/guidelines
Experience includes one additional language relevant to the populations and communities served, using appropriate grammar and accurate spelling

Knowledge of

Quality of Child CareThe Idaho Child Care ProgramIdahoSTARS Project

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $19.00 per hour depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

1.00

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy:
Posting Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by October 16, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52971

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.