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Child Care Investigator, Bureau of Childcare

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 71,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Child Care Investigator to ensure the safety and compliance of child care services across New York City. The role involves investigating illegal operations, conducting thorough surveillance, and collaborating with various agencies. Candidates should possess strong observational skills, be detail-oriented, and have experience in investigative work, particularly in child services. Benefits include competitive salary, premium-free health insurance, and opportunities for remote work.

Benefits

Premium-free health insurance plan
Defined benefit pension plan
Work From Home policy
Job security

Qualifications

  • Experience conducting administrative or criminal investigations.
  • Ability to work independently and in team settings.
  • Experience in child protective services is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate allegations of illegal child care operations.
  • Conduct surveillance and interview relevant parties.
  • Examine records for compliance with regulations.

Skills

Observational skills
Analytical skills
Writing skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
Associate degree or 60 semester credits
Four-year high school diploma

Job description

Child Care Investigator, Bureau of Childcare

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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 Associate Investigator to search for child care providers who are operating illegally, unregulated, and thus more likely to create an environment with health and safety risks to children.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

  • Investigate allegations of illegal child care operations throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
  • Conduct intense surveillance in and around commercial and residential buildings of suspected illegal operations.
  • Interview child care operators, staff, witnesses, families and children involved in complaints involving allegations of illegal operations.
  • Collaborate with other investigative agencies such as ACS, DOI, NYPD, FDNY.
  • Examine and analyze records and files of the child care program to ensure compliance with regulations
  • Maintain confidential records and files for all investigations performed.
  • Must be prepared to produce all required records and evidence to substantiate related legal processes.
  • Conduct public education and outreach efforts conveying the importance of choosing licensed providers and reporting to the NYC Health Department programs that may be unsafe, unhealthy or operating illegally.
  • Travel throughout New York City using mass transit or a personal car and carry approximately 15 pounds of inspection equipment.

Preferred Skills

  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Good observational skills; Strong analytical skills;
  • Ability to deduce potential impacts of conditions or assess risk;
  • Excellent writing skills including the ability to adequately describe observations in detail;
  • Experience conducting administrative, criminal, or internal investigations or in child protective services a plus;
  • Computer skills including the use of mobile computing devices.

Why You Should Work For Us

  • 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. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR (NOT PR - 31121

Minimum Qualifications

  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five 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 performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or
  • An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
  • Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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.

Additional Information

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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