Child Care Specialist

Carver County Health & Human Services is looking for a dynamic customer‑focused candidate to fill the Child Care Specialist role. Under the direction of the Workforce Services Supervisor, the specialist conducts client intake interviews, explains program details, gathers eligibility information, makes eligibility determinations, and explains billing/payment processes. The specialist also performs case‑management activities, coordinating assistance with other counties, making referrals, documenting and maintaining client records, and determining ongoing eligibility as required. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, this position is eligible for partial remote work. Responsibilities Answers questions of the public, staff, and community concerning child‑care services, programs and processes of the County; screens and assists all clients and requests for information, and provides eligibility information. Performs a variety of caseload‑management activities and functions for the child‑care program. Responds to Employment and Training requests for back‑up assistance. Maintains and updates employment and training obligation databases. Inputs, prepares and generates various participant and financial data required for employment, training, or child‑care services. Responsible for statistical reporting for various departments. Maintains agency forms, informational packets, and agency supplies. Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or GED and one year of previous clerical and administrative support experience in human services, child‑care services, or social service programs. Associate’s degree in a related area. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carver County