The Clerical Associate/ Clearance Administrator will process comprehensive background checks of childcare providers in the Bureau of Child Care's Central Clearance Unit. The Bureau of Child Care ensures that childcare 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 childcare programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the childcare environment and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which support early childhood development and learning.