Background Clearance Investigator – Child Care

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Work-from-home option

Job security

Job summary

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Clearance Administrator in the Central Clearance Unit to conduct comprehensive background checks for child care staff. You will review applications for completeness, verify information, and process checks within required timeframes.

Responsibilities include managing caseloads, drafting determinations, and providing technical assistance to providers.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Regulatory knowledge

Data entry

Job description

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks a Clearance Administrator in the Central Clearance Unit to conduct comprehensive background checks for child care staff. You will review applications for completeness, verify information, and process checks within required timeframes.

Responsibilities include managing caseloads, drafting determinations, and providing technical assistance to providers.