The QRIS Program Coordinator will coordinate the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) activities and directly supervise the QRIS Coaches and/or Supervisors in their assigned region and may also include QRIS Coaching responsibilities at a reduced caseload. This position requires an understanding of best practices in Early Childhood Education, State of Nevada licensing regulations, district pre-K programs, environmental rating scales, and Nevada’s Silver State Stars QRIS.

The QRIS Coach provides onsite coaching, technical assistance, and training to early childhood programs operating in licensed child care settings and school districts. The position supports programs in strengthening the quality of their early learning environments and implementing continuous quality improvement strategies.

The QRIS coach must have a strong understanding of early childhood education best practices, Nevada child care licensing regulations, school district pre-K programming (position specific), the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and/or Infant and Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), and Nevada Silver State Stars Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). The coach models high-quality early childhood practices and uses a strengths-based, collaborative approach in all aspects of this position.

The Specialized Trades Instructor oversees the construction training component of The Children’s Cabinet’s Workforce Development & Education programs, including Washoe YouthBuild and other workforce development initiatives. This position is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing construction-based learning experiences, hands-on technical instruction, worksite activities, safety practices, and industry-aligned skill development while supporting participants in achieving employment, apprenticeship, and career pathway goals.

Although this position includes instructional responsibilities, it also requires specialized construction expertise. In addition to teaching construction skills, the Specialized Instructor oversees hands-on construction projects, teaches blueprint reading, construction mathematics, estimating materials, jobsite organization, and industry best practices, ensures OSHA compliance and jobsite safety, coordinates work-based learning opportunities, manages tools and equipment, and prepares participants for careers in registered apprenticeships, employment, and postsecondary training.

The Specialized Instructor combines construction industry expertise with youth development, workforce preparation, and mentorship to provide participants with meaningful opportunities to develop technical skills, professional behaviors, leadership, accountability, and career readiness.

This position ensures construction programming aligns with YouthBuild standards, U.S. Department of Labor requirements, OSHA regulations, industry-recognized competencies, and applicable safety standards. Responsibilities include supervising active worksites, coordinating training activities, maintaining tools and equipment, supporting credential attainment, and developing partnerships with employers, unions, apprenticeship programs, and industry organizations.

The Specialized Trades Instructor works collaboratively with Case Managers, Workforce Development Education Instructors, Program Coordinators, employers, and community partners to support participant success. This role provides direct instruction, coaching, accountability, and mentorship to opportunity youth while creating pathways into skilled trades careers.

This position may operate in classroom settings, construction training environments, community service sites, employer worksites, and other locations as needed.

The Workforce Development Education Instructor provides educational instruction, High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation, and workforce-focused learning support to youth and young adults participating in The Children’s Cabinet’s Workforce Development & Education programs, including Washoe YouthBuild and other non-traditional education initiatives.
This position utilizes a student-centered, strengths-based approach to meet participants where they are academically and support them in achieving educational, credentialing, and career goals. The Workforce Development Education Instructor creates engaging learning opportunities that connect academic skill development with workforce readiness, career pathways, industry credentials, and long-term success.
The Workforce Development Education Instructor supports participants enrolled in programs designed to serve opportunity youth who have experienced barriers to traditional education pathways. Through academic instruction, occupational skills training, leadership development, community engagement, and supportive services, participants are supported in obtaining their High School Equivalency (HSE), earning industry-recognized credentials, pursuing postsecondary opportunities, and transitioning into employment.
This role collaborates closely with Case Managers, Program Coordinators, workforce staff, educators, schools, employers, and community partners to identify barriers, provide individualized support, and promote participant retention and completion.
The Workforce Development Education Instructor establishes an equitable, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes engagement, confidence, accountability, independence, and achievement. This role may provide services in office settings, community locations, program sites, and other environments as needed.

The Resource and Referral Specialist will provide child care referral and consultation services, recruitment and retention of license child care provider, and provider registration and support of family, friend & neighbor (FFN) and Out of School Time (OST) providers. This position requires an understanding of Early Childhood Education, licensing regulations, and work/life issues.

Wraparound case management services are available to every child and family receiving support from The Children's Cabinet. Our approach centers on family strengths, community supports, and sustainable, long-term solutions, all facilitated through team-based decision-making processes. These services encompass child and family advocacy, crisis intervention, basic needs security, general case management, and streamlined access to community resources through closed-loop referrals. Wraparound Case Managers collaborate with local public service agencies and other nonprofits to address the full spectrum of family needs. Our wraparound case management model prioritizes four key elements: 1) Family/Client-directed, 2) Driven by underlying needs, 3) Rooted in an evidence and strengths-based approach, and 4) Supported by an effective team process.

The Bilingual Subsidy Wraparound Case Manager is a specialist level position who is responsible for assisting clients with intense referral needs in addition to subsidy eligibility. The Subsidy Wraparound Case Manager will assist clients with any eligibility requirements, referrals to outside agencies, and will follow-up to ensure the client's needs were met.

Under general supervision, visits individuals and families in early childhood settings to provide basic community outreach services and to assist with programmatic interventions necessary in an effort to increase access to health and community services for families with young children as well as the early childhood workforce. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as developmental screening for children.  

The Quality Specialist will provide early childhood professional development on Pyramid Model practices through training, technical assistance, hands on guidance, one-on-one support and resource sharing. In collaboration with the Regional Pyramid Model Coordinator this position will provide support to early childhood programs to effectively address challenging behavior with the goal of preventing suspension and expulsion. This position requires an understanding of child development, quality early childhood education, and licensing regulations.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the cleanliness, upkeep, and day-to-day maintenance of Children's Cabinet facilities across the Reno area. This position owns daily janitorial operations at two primary buildings, performs routine and minor maintenance tasks, manages facilities supplies, coordinates agency vehicle maintenance, and serves as first-responder support for facilities issues at other agency locations. Work is performed on a swing shift (exact schedule has some flexibility), with maintenance tasks and some cleaning completed during business hours, and more disruptive tasks performed outside of normal business hours.

The QRIS Inclusive Coach will provide support for Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) coaches with one-on-one training and observation and shadowing opportunities. The QRIS Inclusive Education coach will provide assistance upon coach’s and site’s request regarding support with the area of special needs. The QRIS Inclusive Education coach will assist with defining and partnering with community partners and programs within The Children’s Cabinet. The Inclusive Education coach will conduct administration support for providers and consultation opportunities. This position requires an understanding of best practices in Early Childhood Education; State of Nevada licensing regulations; school district Pre-K Programming; Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and/or Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS); Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS), and Nevada’s Silver State Stars QRIS. The Inclusive Education coach will model best practices in early childhood education in all aspects of this position.