Child Care Licensing Specialist I/II

oklahomadepartmentofhumanservices; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

Job summary

OKDHS (Oklahoma Department of Human Services) in Tulsa, OK, seeks a Child Care Licensing Specialist to inspect facilities and enforce licensing standards. Travel is extensive and requires a valid driver's license with car insurance; typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00–5:00.

Minimum qualifications vary by Level I or II, including a Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant fields and possible years of professional experience in licensing, early childhood education, or social work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required for Level I.
• Master's or combined degrees plus experience are required for Level II.
• Two years of professional experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work may satisfy Level II.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload in local county and surrounding areas.
• Monitors and assesses Child Care facilities to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and certification criteria.
• Conducts complaint investigations.
• Identifies and investigates unlicensed facilities.
• Provides necessary training for caregivers.
• Attend all required meetings, training, and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's Degree (any field)

Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, and social work + 1 year experience

Bachelor's degree in any field + 2 years experience in relevant/licensing settings

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

This position is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Child Care Licensing Specialist

Annual Salary:

• LevelI H24A -$38,652.55+ Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H24B - $41,550.35+ Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is EXTENSIVE.Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Days worked will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Help OKDHS ensure that children in your community are safe at child care facilities! This position is responsible for inspecting child care facilities in local county and surrounding areas, to ensure compliance with regulations. Travel may beextensive, but will be in a state-owned vehicle or mileage will be reimbursed.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: Bachelor's Degree in any field is required;

Level II: Applicant may have:

• A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work.
• OR a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, and social work, and one year of professional level experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work.
• OR a bachelor's degree in any field plus two years of professional experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, social work, or in a licensed childcare or formal early childhood setting.

Job Duties

• Manages a caseload inlocal county and surrounding areas;
• Monitors and assesses Child Care facilities to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and certification criteria for the differential quality rate and the special needs rate for children with disabilities;
• Conducts complaint investigations;
• Identifies and investigates unlicensed facilities;
• Provides necessary training for caregivers;
• Attend all required meetings, training, and workshops;
• Other duties as assigned.

*Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual. ____________________

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

Announcement Number:26-JD203

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Services.

83007951/JR64891