Compliance Liaison, Bureau of Childcare

Overview

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 child care environment and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which support early childhood development and learning.

• Support OCFS regulatory compliance by monitoring performance indicators and ensuring compliance of corrective action; analyze and track performance contract indicators.
• Assist with identifying performance risk factors and alignment of 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 to provide technical assistance as needed to providers and the public.
• Monitor data and ensure quality control, maintain and update spreadsheets to track compliance-related metrics, and review data for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Provide technical assistance to current and prospective providers in the interpretation and compliance of child care regulations.
• Closely collaborate with the regulated child care community, government agencies and community partners to promote the importance of licensing and operator compliance.
• Assist child care providers by performing liaison functions between City and State agencies, community groups, parents and the general public.

Selected candidates will be expected to travel to Albany, NY for OCFS training and elsewhere throughout the State for meetings. Expenses will be 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 a plus.

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community center activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community center activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above, however all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

• Premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10,000 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 offering 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 – you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

The City of New York 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.

Residency Requirement:
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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)..

Additional Information:
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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.