Licensing Specialist 1/2-EC
About The Position
This position is located in the Tangipahoa Parish Office of Early Childhood Operations. The Louisiana Department of Education's mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. The Office of Early Childhood Operations is looking for a Licensing Specialist to conduct monitoring inspections of early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139. Candidates with strong skills in following policies and procedures, making accurate judgments, thinking critically, displaying professionalism, and thinking strategically are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR An advanced degree plus one year of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education.
- Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
- Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.
- This position requires the incumbent to travel.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
- Ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
- Ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
- Ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
- Ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.
Responsibilities
- Monitor early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139
- Ensure inspections are completed prior to the requested due date
- Investigate complaints and incidents for early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers)
- Compile information derived from surveys, prepares reports on results of surveys, describes findings and need for improvements or revision of facility operations and formulate recommendations.
Benefits
- The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
