Child Care Registrar, Bureau of Childcare
About The Position
The Bureau of Child Care seeks a Child Care Registrar to support its licensing activities. The Bureau ensures that child care services in New York City comply with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations and are licensed or permitted as required by law. It monitors child care programs to protect children’s health and safety and works to improve access to high-quality programs that support early childhood development and learning. The Registrar assists child care providers and members of the public, supports providers in understanding applicable regulations, and helps coordinate licensing outreach and technical assistance. The role also includes case management and office support related to reviewing provider documentation, along with presentations and workshops promoting licensed child care options. Selected candidates must travel to Albany for training and elsewhere in New York State for an annual NYS Regulator’s meeting; agency expenses are paid.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described; or equivalent education and/or experience.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication, analytic, and observational skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and a solution-oriented approach.
- Experience with data entry and querying large data sets.
Responsibilities
- Perform liaison functions between child care providers, City and State agencies, community groups, parents, and the general public.
- Assist licensed providers in interpreting and complying with applicable State and City child care regulations.
- Instruct the public on how to make a complaint about a child care program that appears unsafe, unhealthy, or to be operating illegally.
- Coordinate outreach and provide technical assistance to child care providers seeking to attain or renew a license.
- Perform related case management and office support work in reviewing required documentation from child care providers.
- Conduct presentations and workshops for community-based organizations, government agencies, and the general public to promote the importance of selecting licensed child care options.
- Travel to Albany, New York, for training and elsewhere throughout the State for an annual NYS Regulator’s meeting.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
- Premium-free health insurance plan.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
- Expenses paid by the agency for required travel to training and the annual NYS Regulator’s meeting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
