LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST

California Department of Social Services; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is seeking a Licensing Program Analyst for the Oakland South East Child Care Regional Office in Alameda County. The LPA will perform licensing duties, including reviewing applications, recommending license approval or denial, and conducting on-site facility evaluations.

The role involves investigating complaints in licensed and unlicensed facilities, preparing actions to deny, revoke, or suspend licenses, and may include staff training and policy

Responsibilities

• Review applications and recommend license decisions (approve/deny).
• Perform on-site facility evaluations and investigations of complaints in licensed facilities.
• Prepare administrative actions to deny, revoke, or suspend licenses.
• Lead training for staff and participate in policy development work groups.
• Represent the regional office in outreach and regulatory activities.

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-528840
Position #(s): 800-855-8223-002
Working Title: Licencing Program Analyst (LPA)
Classification:: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST
$3,938.00 - $5,090.00 A
$4,262.00 - $5,561.00 B
$5,111.00 - $6,692.00 C
$5,598.00 - $7,351.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Alameda County
Telework: In Office
Job Type:: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

It is the mission of the Community Care Licensing Division to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective, collaborative regulatory enforcement system.

The core mission of the Child Care Program is to ensure the health and safety of children in care. The Child Care Program strives to provide preventive, protective, and quality services to children in care by ensuring that licensed facilities meet established health and safety standards through monitoring facilities, providing technical assistance, and establishing partnerships with providers, parents, and the child care community.

CDSS Guiding Principles

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement

We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment

We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services

We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes

We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) serves, aids and protects disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility and foster independence. CDSS employees are our most important resource in serving California’s most susceptible population. The CDSS Community Care Licensing Division is currently accepting applications for a Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) for the Oakland South East Child Care Regional Office.

The Child Care Program of CDSS is looking for motivated individuals who can handle a full range of licensing duties. This includes develop and implement orientations, training programs; review applications; recommend license approval/denial; perform on-site facility evaluations; investigate complaints in licensed and unlicensed facilities; recommend and prepare administrative actions to deny, revoke, and suspend facility licenses.

The LPA will perform analytical and technical work related to the licensing and evaluation of facilities and may be lead for training of staff, participate on divisional or departmental policy development work groups, and represent the regional office in outreach programs.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.