Child Care Licensing Specialist I/II

Oklahoma Human Services•Tulsa, OK

7d•$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

Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.
Level I: Bachelor's Degree in any field is required
Level II: Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work
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
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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual

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