Hybrid Licensing Program Manager I – Child Care Compliance

California Department of Social Services; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 993,000 - 1,234,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Social Services seeks a Licensing Program Manager I to lead the Child Care Centralized Application Bureau. Based in CA, you will supervise Licensing Program Analysts, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive training and quality assurance across regional offices.

You will recruit, mentor staff, review investigations and reports, and collaborate with external agencies to uphold licensing standards. Travel is required; this is a full-time permanent role in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Oversee and manage a unit of Licensing Program Analysts across multiple regional offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff to support processing of child care applications.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and supervise training initiatives.
• Review complaint investigations and monthly intake/production reports.
• Represent the division with other agencies and participate in staff recruitment and hiring decisions.
• Travel as required to support regional operations.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Training & Coaching

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

California Department of Social Services seeks a Licensing Program Manager I to lead the Child Care Centralized Application Bureau. Based in CA, you will supervise Licensing Program Analysts, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive training and quality assurance across regional offices.

You will recruit, mentor staff, review investigations and reports, and collaborate with external agencies to uphold licensing standards. Travel is required; this is a full-time permanent role in a hybrid setting.