Child Care Consultant

State of North Carolina•Cumberland, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Child Care Consultant to assist potential and current child care providers in achieving and maintaining compliance with licensing requirements. This role involves monitoring centers and homes for compliance, investigating reports of violations, and operating independently from home. The consultant must be able to manage their work effectively and maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations. Proficiency in computer software applications like Microsoft Word and Excel is essential for completing work-related tasks.

Requirements

Must reside in the service county or a contiguous county.
Ability to work in highly stressful situations while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
Experience using computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates knowledge of theories, practices and principles of child development as related to child care services that include the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of children.
Experience in a child care or related setting involving the coordination, evaluation, or administration of a comprehensive program of child care services, or coordination/management of the child care component of a local social services program, or as an instructor or curriculum design specialist at the university or community college level.
Experience in providing technical assistance and consultation in the areas of child care program administration and child development, health and safety, care-giving activities, nutrition, behavior management, prevention of child abuse/neglect, age-appropriate needs of children, parent involvement, and parent education to promote quality child care.

Responsibilities

Assist potential and current child care providers to achieve and maintain compliance with applicable child care with licensing requirements.
Monitor centers and homes for compliance with requirements, and investigate reports alleging violations of requirements, including allegations that facilities are operating without a license.