Home Inspector, Bilingual Spanish
About The Position
Make a Difference from Day One — Join Programs for Parents (PFP). Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? At PFP, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven nonprofit that helps ensure every child gets the best possible start in life. We serve Essex County, NJ by empowering families, supporting childcare providers, and advocating for quality early childhood education. Our work encompasses providing education and referrals, promoting best practices, and connecting families with essential financial resources to help them thrive.
Requirements
- Communicate proficiently in Spanish, both orally and in writing.
- Build positive, professional relationships with childcare providers while maintaining compliance standards.
- Conduct timely, accurate inspections and maintain complete, audit-ready documentation.
- Effectively communicate licensing, health and safety, and program requirements in a manner that is clear, respectful, and supportive.
- Demonstrate sound judgment when identifying compliance concerns and recommending corrective actions.
- Consistently meet productivity standards, inspection schedules, and reporting deadlines.
- Serve as a trusted resource by providing technical assistance, guidance, and training to childcare providers.
- Maintain accurate records within NJCCIS and other required systems.
- Promote the health, safety, and well-being of children through consistent monitoring and education.
- Represent PfP professionally in the community and contribute to positive relationships with providers, families, and external stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying trends, sharing observations, and contributing to department goals.
- High school diploma required.
- Ability to carry/lift up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- An associate's degree preferred.
- Experience in human services or the child development industry (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Scheduling and conducting home inspections.
- Scheduling and conducting Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training.
- Ensuring compliance with Child Abuse and Criminal History Record Checks.
- Uploading/syncing completed inspection reports to the database.
- Communicating with the Director when pre-enforcement and/or enforcement is recommended.
- Explaining provider eligibility requirements and providing technical assistance.
- Providing orientation training and disseminating health and safety information.
- Organizing and maintaining files in audit-ready condition.
- Participating in staff meetings and professional development as required.
- Maintaining, securing, and safeguarding confidential information.
- Providing other related duties as requested, assigned, or directed to meet the needs of the Department.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 403(b) retirement with matching
- Life Insurance and Long-term Care Insurance
- Generous paid time off- vacation, sick, personal, and self-care days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parking and Transportation benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
