Bilingual Child Care Licensor (Somali/English) - Hybrid

State of Washington; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% language differential for dual语言

Job summary

State of Washington seeks a Child Care Licensor (SHPC2) to ensure high-quality licensed child care options. This hybrid role includes field visits around the Covington/Kent area and language access support in English and Somali.

Applicants must pass language certification with an added 5% premium for dual-language services. The role administers licensing processes, monitors compliance with RCW/WAC, and engages with providers to resolve issues, ensuring safe and healthy early learning

Qualifications

• Required qualifications are stated but not itemized in the provided text.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and annual evaluations of child care environments for licensure; determine compliance with RCW and WAC.
• Assess classrooms and activities for safety, developmental relevance, anti-bias, and cultural responsiveness.
• Process licensing complaints and document actions in the licensing system.
• Initiate adverse actions as needed in consultation with the Licensing Supervisor.
• Collaborate with applicants and licensees to resolve licensing violations to ensure compliance.
• Submit licenses and certifications to meet 90-day action deadlines.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to early learning providers.
• Maintain and update files for each provider in the licensing system.

Skills

Somali language

English language

Job description

State of Washington seeks a Child Care Licensor (SHPC2) to ensure high-quality licensed child care options. This hybrid role includes field visits around the Covington/Kent area and language access support in English and Somali.

Applicants must pass language certification with an added 5% premium for dual-language services. The role administers licensing processes, monitors compliance with RCW/WAC, and engages with providers to resolve issues, ensuring safe and healthy early learning