Child Care Licensing Specialst

Closes On: June 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST Job Status: Full-Time Days Worked: Mon.
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Rate of Pay: $20.
19 - $30.
42 Details: Open Until Filled Salary Information $20.
19/Hr Step 1 to $30.
42/Hr Step 20 Depending on Qualifications.
Total Compensation Package Enjoy a generous base salary that reflects your skills, experience and industry standards Experience job security and regular salary increases Comprehensive Benefits where your well-being matters to us with a package that includes health and dental insurance and a health savings account for eligible employees A Retirement Plan for you to plan for your future Generous paid leave that allows you to relax and recharge Experience Career Advancements, growth and development with various training and learning opportunities to enhance your skills Job Duties Responsible for conducting routine licensing inspections and KDHE requested compliance visits as well as assisting the Child Care Licensing Coordinator with all complaint investigations for all types of licensed childcare facilities.
Provides clients and citizens with childcare orientation and educational information regarding the Child Care Licensing (CCL) program.
Conducts Child Care Licensing (CCL) inspections for the purpose of investigating complaints, conducting compliance inspections, providing consultation for a proposed facility and to complete annual and initial licensing inspections.
All inspections are conducted in accordance with the KDHE CCL and Saline County policy and procedure manuals.
Coordinates and assembles educational resources for clients and the public in CCL.
Submits accumulated resources to Coordinator for review.
Provides education and consultation to clients and community regarding CCL regulations and best early childhood practices.
Ability to navigate the Court, Police and DCF systems and to work cooperatively with said agencies.
Documents all CCL inspections on activity log.
Completes data entry and maintains accuracy of the CCL database.
Receives client payments, enters receipts into database and forwards payments to the Billing Clerk.
Manages and maintains social media platforms with professional and appropriate content for the childcare licensing program.
Attends the County Social Media team meetings with the County Public Information Officer.
Actively develops creative programs to recruit and retain childcare professionals and increase childcare facility numbers.
Minimum Qualifications 1.
Must be a graduate of accredited two (2) year college with degree in early childhood, child development, elementary education, public health or related field.
A Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) may be substituted for the degree.
2.
Prefer two (2) years experience in the early childhood field or working with children and families.
3.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and must provide own reliable transportation.
4.
Must demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills.
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An ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
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Must have basic knowledge of Excel, word and other PC software and all social media platforms.
7.
Must be flexible and have the ability to adapt to varying tasks.
Physical Requirements Determined Work Level: Level 2 - Light Work Ability to communicate by means of the spoken word.
Ability to hear.
Must have fine and gross motor ability.
Must be able to operate computer, telephone and automobile.
Will require walking, standing, bending, balancing, sitting, climbing stairs or ladders, walking over rough terrain, lifting equipment and stooping.
May have to lift, push, carry or pull up to 20 pounds.
Possible exposure to infectious pathogens, blood, body fluids and hazardous waste.
May be exposed to a variety of work environments including outside of Health Department buildings in all weather conditions.
May be subject to highly volatile and stressful situations involving clients including child abuse and criminal investigations.
May be required to provide occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Veteran's Preference Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.
S.
A.
73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment testing or any requirements such as licensing.
The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.
Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials.
To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probationary period of covered positions.
Veteran's Preference Notice Veteran's Preference Eligibility Request Form