This position may be located in McAlester, Antlers or Idabel, Oklahoma.

Child Care Licensing Specialist

Annual Salary:

• Level I H24A - $36,811.95 + State Employee Benefits
• Level II H24B - $39,571.76 + State Employee Benefits

DHS offers free child care for all employees. This benefit will be in effect until September 30, of 2023. For more information contact daycare@okdhs.org or visit the program website at https://www.kith.care/.

Travel is EXTENSIVE - Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Days worked will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Help OKDHS ensure that children in your community are safe at childcare facilities! This position is responsible for inspecting childcare facilities in local county and surrounding areas, to ensure compliance with regulations. Travel may be extensive, but will be in a state-owned vehicle or mileage will be reimbursed.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I: Bachelor's Degree in any field is required;

Level II: Applicant may have:

• A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work,

OR

• A Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, and social work, and one year of professional level experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work,

OR

• A bachelor's degree in any field plus two years of professional experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, social work, or in a licensed childcare or formal early childhood setting.

Job Duties

• Manages a caseload in local county and surrounding areas;
• Monitors and assesses Child Care facilities to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and certification criteria for the differential quality rate and the special needs rate for children with disabilities;
• Conducts complaint investigations;
• Identifies and investigates unlicensed facilities;
• Provides necessary training for caregivers;
• Attend all required meetings, training, and workshops;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work on a diverse team and directly with people from diverse backgrounds specifically racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disabilities.

• Preference may be given to applicants who are bilingual.

If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

Announcement Number 23-JD110

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Services.

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