Child Development Consultant

Position Details

Working Title
:
Child Development Consultant

Job Code
: JC-507780
Position #:

-XXX
Classification
: CHILD DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Salary
: $8,237.00 - $10,310.00 A

Number of Positions
: 1
Work Location
:
Sacramento County
Telework
:
Hybrid
Job Type
:
Permanent, Full Time

The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California. The mission of the Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) is to build, strengthen, and maintain an equitable, comprehensive, quality, and affordable child care and development system.

Under the general direction… The Child Development Consultant provides expert consultation regarding various subject areas related to Program Quality & Improvement (PQI) obligations. Areas of focus include California regulations, program requirements, funding terms and conditions, and the Manual of Policies and Procedures for all contracts. The consultant leads and coordinates the division’s investigation of whistle blower complaints.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with the application. SOQ is no more than two pages, size 12-point Arial font.

• Describe your experience with program integrity and monitoring of state and federal child care programs.
• Explain your knowledge of early childhood education state systems for subsidized child care and development programs, including understanding state and federal laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Identify any concerns or challenges you have with extensive traveling throughout the year.
• Describe a project you led, including the purpose, tasks, and outcomes.

Complete all required documents and submit by the Final Filing Date: 2/23/2026.

Required documents
:

• State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or electronic application via Cal Career.
• Statement of Qualifications – required; must follow the provided instructions.
• Resume is optional.

For hard‑copy applications, send to:

Department of Social Services
California Department of Social Services
Attn:
Classification & Pay Unit
P. O. Box 944243 - MS 8-15-58
Sacramento, CA

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.