Child Care Program Specialist

Position Description Anne Arundel County Government is looking to fill a Full-Time, Permanent, and Safety-Sensitive Child Care Program Specialist position in the Department of Recreation and Parks. This is a professional position responsible for assisting the Department's Senior Management Assistant for child care with the administration and program management of all School Age Child Care programs in a geographic area. The Child Care Program Specialist serves as the primary agent operator for center licensing within the respective area. Position supervises the Center Directors and their subordinate staff.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Management Assistant for Child Care, with latitude for independent decision-making regarding the establishment of a work schedule, personnel hiring, observation and evaluation, and program observation and evaluation. Work is primarily sedentary and includes some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items, picking up and dropping off supplies. Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.) Facilitates and coordinates the initial licensing process for all new School Age Child Care Centers. Facilitates and coordinates the annual re-licensing process for all existing centers. Assists in the planning, organizing and developing of staff training and certification under the supervision of the supervisor. Recruits, interviews, completes reference checks, and hires center staff and conducts new staff orientation. Monitors center operations to ensure compliance with the state regulations for school age children through regular site visitations. Oversees child day care program budget; compiles and submits monthly financial, statistical, and administrative reports. Conducts ongoing program evaluations and recommends appropriate modifications. Conducts ongoing personnel evaluations and recommends appropriate performance corrections. Enforces the personnel procedures as detailed in the Staff Handbook. Represents the Senior Management Assistant in communications with parents, school personnel, and participants. Other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must meet or exceed the state certification requirements for School Age Center Director. Knowledge of the state regulations (COMAR) governing School Age Child Care. Knowledge of principles of public relations; ability to communicate clearly and effectively by telephone and in person with the general public, department staff, state and County agencies, center staff, school personnel, parents, and participants. Ability to train and supervise employees. Ability to monitor and evaluate program management. Ability to plan, organize, and develop staff training. Ability to respond attentively to internal and external customer problems and requests. Ability to be self-directed, to make routine decisions, and to take necessary actions to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the program participants. Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or recreation administration education, or a related field. Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in youth programs management and administration, and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Note: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or recreation administration education, or a related field, may be substituted with an Associate's Degree and two (2) additional years of experience, for a total of 4 or more years of experience in youth programs management and administration, and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Supplemental Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following: Intermediate skills in WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, and Google Suite. Experience in preparing and maintaining child care licensing paperwork (MSDE COMAR Regulations 13A) Two (2) or more years of experience as a Child Care Center Director in a licensed child care center in the state of Maryland. Medical/Health Insurance Plans BlueChoice Advantage EPO BlueChoice Advantage PPO Dental Insurance CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up) CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE) CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO) Vision Insurance EyeMed Employee Life Insurance Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost. Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Disability Income Insurance Pension Plan Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan. Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan Direct Deposit Credit Union Holidays Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year Annual Leave Less than 3 years - 13 days 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days 15 years or more - 26 days Disability Leave Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year Leave Sharing Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care Flexible Spending Accounts Dependent Care Reimbursement Health Care Reimbursement Voluntary Benefits Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider United Legal Benefits 01 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. Yes No 02 This position is "Safety Sensitive". This means, employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Please check "yes" if you understand this condition of employment. Yes No 03 Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A. 04 Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or recreation administration education, or a related field? Yes No 05 If you answered yes to the question above, please list your major coursework and degree earned. If you answered "No," please write N/A 06 For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide accreditation and educational equivalency documentation, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. Does this apply to you, and if "yes," you attach the necessary documentation? Yes No 07 A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or recreation administration education, or a related field, may be substituted with an Associate's Degree and two (2) additional years of experience, for a total of 4 or more years of experience in youth programs management and administration, and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license. Does this apply to you? Yes No 08 If you answered "yes" to the question above, please detail your combination of education and/or work experience, including position title, length of time in position, and any education you possess. Work experience MUST appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No," please type N/A 09 Do you have two (2) or more years of experience in youth programs management and administration? Yes No 10 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience, including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No," please write N/A 11 Do you have valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license? Yes No 12 Please Select The Programs You Have Experience Using MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint Google Suite 13 Do you have experience in preparing and maintaining child care licensing paperwork (MSDE COMAR Regulations 13A)? Yes No 14 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience, including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No," please write N/A 15 Do you have two (2) or more years of experience as a Child Care Center Director in a licensed child care center in the state of Maryland? Yes No 16 If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please explain your experience, including position title, length of time in position, and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application. If you answered "No", please write N/A Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Digital Governmtent