Child Care Licensing Specialist I/II
Oklahoma Human Services•Oklahoma City, OK
•$38,653 - $41,550•Onsite
About The Position
Help OKDHS ensure that children in your community are safe at child care facilities! This position is responsible for inspecting child care facilities in local county and surrounding areas, to ensure compliance with regulations. Travel may be extensive, but will be in a state-owned vehicle or mileage will be reimbursed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in any field is required for Level I
- Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work for Level II
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, and social work, and one year of professional level experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work for Level II
- Bachelor's degree in any field plus two years of professional experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, social work, or in a licensed childcare or formal early childhood setting for Level II
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must maintain required car insurance
Nice To Haves
- Written and conversational skills in Spanish and English
Responsibilities
- Manages a caseload in local county and surrounding areas
- Monitors and assesses Child Care facilities to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and certification criteria for the differential quality rate and the special needs rate for children with disabilities
- Conducts complaint investigations
- Identifies and investigates unlicensed facilities
- Provides necessary training for caregivers
- Attend all required meetings, training, and workshops
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Full State Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
