Background Clearance Investigator - Childcare Programs

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Work From Home (up to 2 days/week)

Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an Investigator - 31105 to serve as Clearance Administrator for the Central Clearance Unit. The role conducts comprehensive background checks for childcare staff, reviews applications, manages caseloads, and drafts determination letters.

Responsibilities include examining records for accuracy, notifying providers, assisting operators with background clearances, and safeguarding confidential information while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or educational equivalent plus two years investigative experience.
• Associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college.
• Equivalence of 1 or 2 above with appropriate substitutions as allowed.

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 childcare providers.
• Examine, analyze and verify records, documents and other information.
• Draft determination letters and conduct related outreach to providers and staff of childcare programs regarding clearances.
• Provide technical assistance to childcare 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 childcare providers by liaising between City and State agencies, community groups, parents and the general public related to Early Childhood Education.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 semester credits

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

The City of New York's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an Investigator - 31105 to serve as Clearance Administrator for the Central Clearance Unit. The role conducts comprehensive background checks for childcare staff, reviews applications, manages caseloads, and drafts determination letters.

Responsibilities include examining records for accuracy, notifying providers, assisting operators with background clearances, and safeguarding confidential information while coordinating with