DCYF Child Care Licensor Spokane Salary $4,275.00 - $5,603.00 Monthly Location Spokane County Spokane, WA Job Type Full Time - Permanent Department Dept of Children, Youth, and Families Job Number 2018-11767 Closing 12/5/2018 11:59 PM Pacific Description is a new cabinet agency in Washington State that has been established for the purpose of delivering existing services in a way that produces better outcomes for children, youth, and families served by the State of Washington. We're looking for a Social and Health Program Consultant 2 to join our team to help build DCYF, working toward the common goal of eliminating child and youth outcome disparities based on race and ethnicity. Our vision is that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community." The Opportunity: Do you want to be part of an organization that is purpose driven and passionate about their work? We need your regulatory licensing experience in our Spokane office to license childcare centers and school age programs. You will administer uniform procedures for recruitment, development, licensing, technical assistance, monitoring, complaint inspections, and legal activities of all required childcare and early learning environments, including but not limited to Child Care Centers, School Age Programs, and Family Home Child Care. Some of what you'll do: Evaluate childcare centers and school age program premises, applicants and licensees to determine compliance with Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and determine suitability for licensure, and ensure the environment is safe and healthy. Ensure all regulations are met by service providers through site visits and inspections. Identify violations of any regulations and help service providers become compliant. Participate in court proceedings and the legal process, such as legal letter writing and testifying in court cases as a department representative or a witness. Facilitate and present information to large and small groups of diverse participants regarding the licensing process and requirements, quality childcare practices, resources and support services. Manage an assigned caseload and meet deadlines with competing priorities. Manage complex situations through staffing with direct supervisor, and coordinate with external team players and follow through with service providers to insure compliance of licensing regulations. Coordinate and work with a multi-disciplinary team internally and externally to access resources for service providers, children and families. What we are looking for: Professionals who have one year experience as a Social Service Specialist 2 OR A Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood education, social work, social services, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, and three years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs. Note: College-level course work may substitute for degree type if 30 semester or 45 quarter credits are in social services or child development disciplines. The above experience may include professional level child care licensing or early childhood education in a licensed childcare setting or formal early childhood setting. Experience may also include child care compiling and evaluating facts to recommend for management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations. In addition to the above education and experience, the following qualifications are highly desired for all levels: Professional level childcare licensing or early childhood education in a licensed childcare setting or formal early childhood setting. Knowledge: Principals of child development; risk assessment and decision making; Research and applying law and regulations; interviewing techniques; role of expert representative in both court proceedings and multi-disciplinary team service delivery; concepts of group work and group dynamics; current literature on early care and education practices; concepts of community organization as applied to the development of community resources. Skills and Abilities: Ability to deduce potential impacts of conditions or assess risk; computer skills including the use of mobile computing devices; ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of the position; explain in writing and verbally, complex technical and regulatory information in a clear and concise non-threatening but factual manner to clients and the public of diverse cultural backgrounds. Knowledge of foster care or adult care licensing process. Experience in monitoring or overseeing Head Start or ECEAP performance standards. Knowledge in interview techniques and risk assessment in childcare settings. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: This job will or may have unsupervised access to children. In accordance with WAC 357-19-183. A satisfactory background check, which may include fingerprinting, is required for employees and applicants considered for a selected job in DCYF. A valid driver's license Employees are required to use personal vehicles when state owned vehicles are not available. Please include a resume with your application. Supplemental Information: The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "N/A" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete. DCYF is an equal opportunity employer and supports equity, diversity, inclusion and respect. Need accommodation throughout the application/interview process? Unable to apply on-line? Contact the Recruitment team at or (360) 407-1428 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 800-833-6388 Experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application? Call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email . To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. General suggestions for creating a good application packet: Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the job. Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation. Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications. Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay careful attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the proficiency level, and detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'. Specifically include all of your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained proficiency level skills. Make sure your application reflects your best writing. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 11767 More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information. Insurance Benefits Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the . Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the ' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Vacation (Annual Leave) You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per . Holidays Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays: HOLIDAY DATE New Year's Day January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday Third Monday in January Presidents' Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Veterans' Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after Christmas Day December 25 Personal Holiday Employee's selection each calendar year *Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific for more information. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in . Please visit the for more detailed information. 01 How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)? Washington State's career website: www.careers.wa.gov Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com) Washington State employee DCYF DCYF Recruiter College/university career fair or website Diversity network meeting/event Online job boards Other 02 If you selected 'College/university career fair or website', 'Diversity network meeting/event', 'Online job boards', or 'Other' above, please specify which college, university, diversity network meeting/event, online job boards and/or describe 'Other' below. 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