Child Care Licensing Specialist III - OKDHS

This position is open to current OKDHS Employees only. This position will be located in Lawton, Chickasha, or Altus, Oklahoma. Job-related travel is extensive. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

• A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, PLUS a year of child care licensing experience;
• OR
  a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, plus two years of child care licensing experience, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of 12 months of Child Care Licensing experience;
• OR
  a Bachelor's degree in any field, plus three years of experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of two years of Child Care Licensing experience.

This is the specialist level where employees are designated as lead workers or backup supervisors to level I and Level II employees. Responsibilities include assigning caseloads, providing training in caseload principles and practices, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and agency policies, procedures, and practices. Employees at this level will provide casework services at all levels of difficulty and complexity.

• Manages a caseload that includes the on-site monitoring and assessment of childcare programs to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and QRIS program
• Receiving and investigating complaints including violations of licensing requirements including child abuse and neglect of children in both licensed and unlicensed facilities.
• Providing ongoing technical assistance and consultation to programs.
• Develops, provides, and arranges training or services to child care programs to assist them in meeting licensing requirements.
• Represents the agency in the community including public speaking or participation on committees, task forces, or advisory boards.
• Designated as a lead worker or backup to supervisor.

If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service

Announcement Number: 26-GH010

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