Child Care Licensing Supervisor - Public Health

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

9d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Licensing Supervisor leads a team of Child Care Inspection Specialists to ensure consistency, reliability, and validity in applying licensing requirements within Nebraska. This role is crucial for Public Health's vision of a Healthy and Safe Nebraska. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing diverse relationships, be action-oriented, communicate effectively, and possess strong organizational skills.

Requirements

Post-high school coursework/training in early child learning, education, or child development.
Experience in a human or social service organization with responsibility for determining the nature or level of services or assistance applicants or clients need or are eligible for.
Experience assessing programs, services, or operations for compliance with social, health safety, or licensure requirements.
Communicate verbally and in writing in a professional, efficient manner.
Interpret and apply regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures.
Prioritize and work independently, while maintaining accuracy.
Ability to communicate and coordinate with team members, licensees, and other partners in a courteous, professional and timely manner.
Produce technical documents when needed within a short time frame.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in education, human development and the family, social/behavioral sciences, or related field.
Two years experience in regulation interpretation, program evaluation, determining compliance with standards, or evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of a program.
At least two years experience supervising staff which includes leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring and evaluating others.
Child care experience/knowledge of child care regulations.

Responsibilities

Make recommendations for new hires and provide orientation and job training.
Plan, assign, and monitor all work activities to ensure established goals and statutory requirements are met.
Monitor, coach, and evaluate teammate performance, complete all teammate evaluations, and maintain all necessary documentation as required.
Maintain relevant data to ensure program and employee goals are met including progressive disciplinary action if warranted.
Review and evaluate licensing inspections and investigation reports to ensure established standards are met and regulations are being evaluated and applied accurately.
Update and inform the Program Manager on the current status of inspections, investigations, and other pertinent issues related to licensing functions.
Work collaboratively with Program staff and Legal to ensure all required information for disciplines is available and completed accurately.
Prepare written summaries and letters to licensees and applicants as needed.
Constant evaluation of regulations for consistent program interpretation as well as for identification of regulation revisions.
Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including applicants, licensees, State/Local Fire and Health Inspectors, Nebraska Department of Education, and child care advocacy groups.
Represent the program at internal and external stakeholders meetings.