Govt. ACFS - Child Care Development Fund Regulatory Specialist - Closes

This position is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of grant compliance for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Program. The position is also responsible for Licensing of Day Care Facilities/Homes per the Child Welfare Code, monitoring child care providers throughout the 7-county service area, maintaining files; providing outreach and training activities to families and providers; providing community education regarding the program;

participating with community programs to enhance service provision to members.

• Responsible for CCDF grant implementation.
• Responsible for Monitoring to ensure CCDF grant compliance.
• Completes child care licensing evaluations per applicable code.
• Plans and participates in Community Awareness events.
• Prepares project events, meetings, and conferences.
• Prepares, writes and submits grant proposals.
• Meets with individuals, special interest groups and others of behalf of department, committees and executives.
• Provides consumer education to parents and providers; i.e. program flyers, plans trainings.
• Assist providers to meet quality, safety and health standards.
• Completes program specific paperwork within established time frames.
• Provides supportive services, education, community resource linkage and referral; advocacy; to families and children.
• Implement and ensure compliance with various Federal and State Laws and Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Codes.

• Develops program strategies, policies and procedures.
• Completes licensing evaluations to include Private Day Care Home providers residing in Trust Land, Sault Tribe Head Start and Child Care Center, Relative and In-Home Providers.
• Provides Technical Assistance to Head Start, Child Care Center and Home Day Care Providers.
• Reviews and evaluates applications to determine program eligibility requirements.
• Evaluates the safety of living environments through home visits with providers.

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, customers and outside vendor/service providers.

Position light with lifting of 20 pounds, with frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Physical factors include frequent sitting and use of hearing and typing and occasional standing, walking, carrying/lifting, pushing/pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, manual handling, use of smell, driving and bending. Working conditions include occasional exposure to weather. Potential hazards include frequent computer and equipment use and occasional client contact.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field required or five years of related experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Experience:

Three years of experience working with children and families required.

Certification/License:
Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must have no felony convictions. Must maintain good moral character standing. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver’s license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with the Sault Tribe’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to travel. Must have reliable transportation. Responsible for performing position responsibilities in a professional and courteous manner, sustaining professionalism under duress, and maintaining positive working relationships and…