Compliance Liaison, Bureau of Childcare

Overview

Compliance Liaison, Bureau of Childcare – NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations, and are licensed or permitted as required by law. The Bureau routinely monitors child care programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the childcare environment and actively works to improve and expand access to high-quality programs that support early childhood development and learning.

As a Compliance Liaison / Community Coordinator, you will perform compliance-related functions to ensure the Bureau of Child Care continues to meet its obligations under the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Daycare Registrations Services Grant and other federal mandates.

• Support OCFS regulatory compliance by monitoring performance indicators and ensuring corrective action compliance; analyze and track performance contract indicators.
• Assist with identifying performance risk factors and aligning OCFS contract requirements.
• Routinely provide performance indicator summaries, point out indicators below threshold, and communicate concerns to supervisor and relevant staff.
• Interpret OCFS regulations and policies and provide technical assistance as needed to providers and the public.
• Monitor data, ensure quality control, maintain and update spreadsheets to track compliance-related metrics, and review data for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

Selected candidates will be expected to travel to Albany, NY for OCFS training and elsewhere throughout the State for meetings. Expenses are paid by the agency.

• Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and solution-oriented.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of child care regulations desired but not required.
• Experience with Excel, data entry and querying large datasets is a plus.

• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work‑From‑Home Policy:
  Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job security compared to the private sector.

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above.
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to one of the above; however, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in (1).

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Residency Requirement:
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity,  or 347‑396‑6549.

Additional EEO statement:
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.