Child Care Services Consultant, Applicant Services Unit

State of Georgia; Stati Uniti; In loco; USD 44.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Vacation 15 days/yr

Sick Leave 15 days/yr

Paid holidays 13

Retirement

401(k)

Defined Benefit Pension

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

The State of Georgia, Department of Early Care and Learning, seeks a Child Care Services Consultant in the Applicant Services Unit. The role reviews applications for child care facilities statewide, conducts on-site visits, and provides guidance to ensure compliance with regulations and quality indicators.

Requires a high school diploma/GED with at least two years of relevant experience; travel across Georgia is required. Benefit options include retirement plans and health coverage.

Competenze

• High school diploma/GED and two years of job-related experience.
• Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.
• Preferred qualifications include degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology or related field with two years of professional child care licensing experience.

Mansioni

• Reviews applications and supporting documentation for compliance with child care rules and quality indicators.
• Conducts on-site visits to verify compliance with rules and indicators.
• Compiles and prepares application packets and determines resulting action.
• Provides technical assistance on child care rules, regulations and best practices.
• Supports facilities, providers, vendors, and trainers to ensure compliance with regulations and policy.

Conoscenze

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Regulatory experience

Formazione

High school diploma/GED

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Psychology

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

Child Care Services Consultant, Applicant Services Unit

Agency

Department of Early Care and Learning

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007038

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$48,880.00

Job Description

Salary: $48,880.00

Job Code

RCP060

Pay Grade

K

Location

Home office located within Georgia with statewide travel

Job Description and Responsibilities

Under general supervision, works in a specialized unit reviewing and processing applications for child care facilities throughout the state of Georgia.

• Reviews applications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with child care rules, regulations and quality indicators.
• Conducts on-site visits to ensure the facilities are compliant with child care rules, regulations, and quality indicators.
• Compiles and prepares application packets, and determines resulting action.
• Provides technical assistance on child care rules, regulations and best practices.
• Provides support to facilities, providers, vendors, and trainers to assure that compliance with regulations and policy is achieved and improved.

Note: Some overnight travel required.

Physical Position Requirements

undefined Must continuously stand or walk for long periods of time; regularly requires bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items or materials occasionally of moderate weight up to 30 pounds. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. The ability to speak clearly is required. The ability to hear and understand at a normal conversational level is required. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection. Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification. Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. The worker must have a valid Georgia driver’s license, insurance coverage and have the ability to drive for extensive periods as needed.

Entry Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience. Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Agency Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology and/or closely related field from an accredited college/university AND two years of professional experience in child care licensing.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with laptop computers is necessary.
• Regulatory experience and experience in a child care setting.

Benefits working at Decal

• Vacation: 15 days each year up to 5 years of service
• Sick Leave – 15 days each year
• Holidays – the state of Georgia recognizes 13 paid holidays
• Retirement
• 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Available Insurance
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Legal
• Disability
• Healthcare & Childcare spending accounts
• Life & dependent life insurance

A background check will be completed upon hire, which may consist of any or all of the following: criminal and employment histories, credit history (as applicable to the position), education credentials, and motor vehicle driving records.

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or other reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the selection process for this position, you may contact our HR department at 678-879-2993.

Due to the volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application or interview status cannot be provided in writing, over the phone, or in person. All applicants who submit a complete application package will be considered but may not necessarily receive notification or an interview. The job posting may be subject to being closed at any time without notice. Only those qualified candidates who are selected for an interview shall receive notification upon the filling of this vacancy.

Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of job-related experience.--Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.