Jobs/Roles in the ECE Community: National/Federal Level

My first choice is the National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections; http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/info_services/lgbtq-issues-and-child-welfare.html. This organization is focused on all issues dealing with children and their welfare, not just one single group. Their issues are wide and range from bullying, Indian Child welfare issues, mental health issues, gay and lesbian issues, cultural competence and so much more. I believe the scope of knowledge and reach of this organization would make an excellent asset to any community of practice focusing on child welfare. I could not locate employment opportunities within this organization.

My second choice for a national organization is the U.S Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children & Families; http://www.acf.hhs.gov/index.html is another great resource to add to a community of practice. This organization also has a broad scope and great out-reach. The focal issues range from childcare, disabilities, parenting, family and way to acquire temporary assistance, just to name a few. There are many employment opportunities within this organization. Most of the open jobs were on the medical side of the house but the following is available:
Job Title: Contact Representative
SALARY RANGE: $38,790.00 to $50,431.00 / Per Year

• Identifies patients who are eligible for alternate resources and assist families and individuals in applying for alternate resources.
• Provides coordination of benefits to patients, Contract Health Service and Business Office for accurate Third Party Billing.
• Works with local County Department of Welfare and Human Resources, Tribal Offices, Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), Supplemental Social Security, Social Security Agency and other related agencies in verifying patient eligibility.
• Advise and assists patients with options and choices available, explain requirements place on customer, and resolve problems and issues.

My third choice for a National organization is the National Association for the Education of Young Children is organization that we are all familiar with. http://www.naeyc.org/. NAEYC is the world’s largest organization is assisting children and is instrumental in building and setting policy. They hold annual conferences that educate teaches and other professionals as well as allow for networking. This organization meets with Senators and other leaders in society to build public policy and focus on the interest of children and families all over the world. This organization and its contacts will make a great addition to a community of practice that assists children. One job opportunity that was listed is:
Major responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief:
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.§ Shape the program’s focus, taking into consideration the diverse learning needs of the larger early childhood community§ Expand the quantity and range of products published,§ Acquire publishable material of high quality,§ Lead the developmental editing work,§ Collaborate with the other departments on collateral materials (e.g., webcasts, online chats, journal articles, brochures), and§ Identify high quality books by other publishers to resell.