LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE - 60005382 1 1

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

12d

About The Position

This is a professional position specializing in counseling, casework, and administrative activities in Child Care Licensing, responsible for inspecting and licensing Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Facilities within established time frames.

Requirements

Must be agreeable to work in any zip code including out of county, downtown or rural areas.
Must be able to work with laptop/tablet/computer daily and willing to learn new technology.
Must be able to lift 20-30 lbs.
Must be willing to attend out of town for at least three weeks training [ expenses will be reimbursed for hotel, meals, and travel].
Candidate must level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections for childcare homes and facilities to monitor compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code licensing standards. Maintains tracking system to ensure inspection timeframes are met and the correct number of inspections are completed annually.
Processes initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required by statute, determines eligibility, and makes recommendations for licensure to supervisor/regional program manager.
Investigates complaints on licensed providers and illegal childcare operations. Prepares reports and initiates administrative action as required by statute and/or administrative code.
Inputs and updates provider database, CARES, on a regular basis. Upload inspections timely and monitors accuracy of data.
Develops professionally by acquiring a proficient working knowledge of the applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and community resources which provide the framework for the childcare regulation program.
Provides technical assistance and support to childcare providers to promote sustained compliance with licensing standards and ensures corrective action requirements are met.
Attains a high proficiency/skill level as demonstrated through the competent utilization of the program's hardware, software, system applications and web pages.
Manages the progressive discipline and administrative action processes, which includes providing timely administrative complaint notifications to providers, keeping the information system current throughout the administrative action process and closing out each action timely and accurately.
Responds to telephone and email inquiries and walk-in requests from the public, parents, other agencies and providers and provides accurate information on childcare programs. Consults with stakeholders and other clients regarding childcare regulation.
Responds positively and timely to special assignments and performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.