LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE OPS - 60932120

State of Florida•Alachua, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position specializing in counseling, investigative, and administrative activities in Child Care Licensing.

Requirements

College degree or High School Diploma
Minimum 12 months or years’ experience working in a licensed or exempt childcare program?
Valid Driver License
Must possess operational private vehicle for use in the performance of daily work activities. Selected candidates are required to provide proof of vehicle registration and documentation of the appropriate insurance coverage within 30 days of hire as a condition of employment.
Follow policy and procedures, manage time to organize and coordinate work assignments, assess conditions for risk and safety, develop plans, interview, counsel, organize community resources to assist families, evaluate for indicators of abuse and neglect, document, engage, take appropriate actions related to domestic violence, mental health, and/or substance abuse, actively listen and communicate both verbally and in writing, establishing and maintain effective relationships, flexible and able to work independently, utilize computer systems to document, communicate, run reports and track data.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections for childcare homes and facilities to monitor for compliance with Child Care Handbooks, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and Health and Safety Checklist standards.
Process initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required.
Determines eligibility and make recommendations for licensure to supervisor/regional program manager.
Investigate complaints on licensed providers, illegal childcare operations, and School Readiness providers.
Maintain and update database tracking system, prepare reports, and initiate administrative action as required.