Child Care Licensing Specialist III at Oklahoma DHS

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

45705.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child Care Licensing, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Compliance, Case Management, Training, Technical Assistance, Public Speaking, Community Engagement, Investigation, Monitoring, Assessment, Consultation, Regulatory Knowledge, Lead Worker, Supervision

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

This position is open to current OKDHS Employees only. This position will be located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Child Care Licensing Specialist III - H24C Annual Salary: $45,705.38/per year + Full State Employee Benefits Days worked will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, PLUS a year of child care licensing experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, plus two years of child care licensing experience, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of 12 months of Child Care Licensing experience; OR a Bachelor's degree in any field, plus three years of experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of two years of Child Care Licensing experience. Basic Purpose This is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to level I and Level II employees. Responsibilities include assigning caseloads, providing training in caseload principles and practices, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and agency policies, procedures, and practices. Employees at this level will provide casework services at all levels of difficulty and complexity. Job Responsibilities: Manages a caseload in Oklahoma County that includes the on site monitoring and assessment of child care programs to ensure compliance with licensing requirements, Receiving and investigating complaints including violations of licensing requirements including child abuse and neglect of children in both licensed an d unlicensed facilities. Providing on-going technical assistance and consultation to programs. Develops provides and arranges training or services to child care programs to assist them in meeting licensing requirements. Represents the agency in the community including public speaking or participation on committees, task forces, or advisory boards. Designated as a lead worker or back up to supervisor . _____________________ If you have questions, please contact [email protected] OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service Announcement Number: 25-GH231 83011996/JR53490

Responsibilities

The Child Care Licensing Specialist III manages a caseload that includes monitoring and assessing child care programs for compliance with licensing requirements. Responsibilities also include investigating complaints, providing technical assistance, and representing the agency in the community.