Clearance Administrator, Bureau of Childcare

Clearance Administrator, Bureau of Childcare

Open to candidates who are permanent. The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations and are licensed or permitted as required by law. The Bureau routinely monitors child care programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the child care environment and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which support early childhood development and learning. The Bureau seeks to hire an Investigator to serve as Clearance Administrator for the Central Clearance Unit who will conduct comprehensive background checks for child care staff. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Review background clearance applications for completeness and accuracy, and process all required checks within designated timeframe.
• Manage a caseload of background clearance requests for licensed and prospective child care providers.
• Examine, analyze and verify records, documents and other information.
• Draft determination letters and conduct related outreach to providers and staff of child care programs regarding clearances.
• Provide technical assistance to child care operators and staff regarding background clearances necessary to attain, renew or maintain a license to provide services
• Ensure proper storage and handling of confidential information and update databases in accordance with protocols.
• Assist child care providers by liaising between City and State agencies, community groups, parents and the general public related to Early Childhood Education.

Preferred skills include excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, highly organized, strong attention to detail, and solution oriented. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of child care regulations desired but not required. Experience with data entry and querying large datasets a plus.

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.

Commitment to Equity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment; or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits, from an accredited college, for one year of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.