Child Care Registrar, Bureau of Childcare
About The Position
The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations and are licensed or permitted as required by law. The Bureau routinely monitors child care programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the child care environment, and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which support early childhood development and learning. The Bureau seeks to hire a Child Care Registrar for its licensing activities. Selected candidates will be expected to travel to Albany, NY for training and elsewhere throughout the State for an annual NYS Regulator's meeting. Expenses paid by the agency.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication, analytic and observational skills
- Strong Computer skills
- Highly organized, excellent attention to details and solution oriented
- Experience with data entry and querying large data sets a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist child care providers by performing liaison functions between 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 operating illegally.
- Coordinate outreach and provide technical assistance to child care providers to assist with attaining or renewing a license to provide services.
- Perform related case management and office support work in the review of required documentation from child care providers.
- Conduct presentations and workshops to community-based organizations, government agencies and the general public to promote the importance of selecting licensed Child Care options.
Benefits
- City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
- a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
- additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
- a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
- a tax-deferred savings program and
- a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
