LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE OPS - 1

LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE OPS - 60901013 1 Requisition No: 865641 Agency: Children and Families Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy. Counselor will be responsible for working with child care providers in Circuit 1: Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties. This is a professional position specializing in counseling, investigative, and administrative activities in Child Care Licensing, responsible for the inspection and licensing of Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes, Child Care Facilities and School Readiness Providers within established time frames. Conduct inspections for child care homes and facilities to monitor compliance with Child Care Handbooks, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and Health and Safety Checklist standards. Maintains tracking system to ensure inspection timeframes are met and the correct number of inspections are completed annually. Process initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required by statute, determine eligibility and make recommendations for licensure to supervisor/regional program manager. Investigate complaints on licensed providers, illegal child care operations and School Readiness providers. Prepare reports and initiate administrative action as required by statute and/or administrative code. Input and update provider databases, Child Care Administration Regulation and Enforcement [CARES], on a regular basis. Archive inspections timely and monitor accuracy of data. Develop professionally by acquiring a proficient working knowledge of the applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and community resources which provide the framework for the child care regulation program. Provide technical assistance and support to child care providers to promote sustained compliance with licensing standards and ensure corrective action requirements are met. Attain a high proficiency/skill level as demonstrated through competent utilization of the program's hardware, software, system applications and web pages. Manage the progressive discipline and administrative action processes, which includes providing timely administrative complaint notifications to providers, keeping the information system current throughout the administrative action process and closing out each action timely and accurately. Respond to telephone and email inquiries and walk-in requests from the public, parents, other agencies and providers and provide accurate information on child care programs. Consult with stakeholders and other clients regarding child care regulation. Respond positively and timely to special assignments and perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS Must pass fingerprint and background screening. Must have a valid, unrestricted Florida driver’s license and daily access to a personal vehicle. College degree preferred, but not required. This position requires frequent travel and often the use of a personal vehicle while on state business. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of child development and appropriate practices. Knowledge of theories and practice in child protection and family support. Knowledge of professional ethics relating to child care, child protection and counseling. Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques. Skill in organizing community resources to assist families. Ability to recognize indicators of abuse and neglect. Ability to conduct risk and safety investigations. Ability to complete assessments and develop plans with children and families. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to be flexible and work independently. Ability to actively listen to others. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain current and well-organized files, both paper and electronic. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, providers, families, co-workers and community partners. Ability to interact appropriately with families, community resources, service providers and other department professionals. Ability to use computer systems to complete inspections, maintain communications, run reports and track data for the job. LEGAL AND EEO STATEMENTS If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending on the date of your retirement. The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures. Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. Background screening is required. Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr