TECPDS COORDINATOR - #304546

Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS)

The TECPDS Coordinator provides supports to Early Learning Programs with TECPDS account creations, uploading documents, validation of training certificates The TECPDS Specialist will also provide workshops in person or via TEAMS. Perform additional duties to obtain TECPDS information or data for use in maintaining records.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Adheres to the mission of SERCO.
• Must become a recognized TECPDS records validator
• Review and Validate training certificates for Early Learning Program Staff.
• Use TECPDS Organizational Dashboard to promote document and implement professional development opportunities
• Must participate in quarterly and monthly TECPDS specialist meetings
• Must participate in business hours when needed
• Must review and utilize the TECPDS Specialist Guide to reference to and support them in their role
• Follow up on validating training certificates
• Update Texas Rising Star files with training certificates
• Generate and distribute information to providers.
• Determination and resolution of records that do could not be validated
• Answer CCS Provider telephone calls, assisting the caller, or taking a message
• Prepare outgoing correspondence
• Accurate, complete, and timely response to monitoring reports and audits
• Compile and analyze TECPDS data
• Attend training session as needed
• Responsible for performing assigned functions connected with TECPDS processes
• Assist in the process of compiling special project reports.
• Assist with meeting the child care performance set by TWC and the WSST Board.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills, And Availability

• Working knowledge of workforce service programs and Child Care Services.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent or
• 2 year degree from an accredited college/university in child development or 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination thereof. (preferred)
• One year full-time clerical experience including data entry and maintenance of records
• Ability to use personal computer and learn proprietary software,
• Strong telephone etiquette
• Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures to diverse clientele.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and provide automobile liability insurance as required by the State of Texas.
• Must have access to reliable transportation in order to make required home visits.
  
  

Must Have Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing duties of the job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; for long periods of time. Employee must be able to drive for extended periods of time. Employees must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, must be able to set up display area.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Fast paced, demanding physically and mentally, will be in constant communications.