REPOST ES Child Care Licensing Specialist / 61015445

SPECIAL NOTICE: This is a REPOST -- Previous applicants need not re-apply for this position. SPECIAL NOTICE: This is a a hybrid/remote position.

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

• The Child Care Licensing Specialist ensures that all child care facilities meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Inspects and monitors public family child care facilities to ensure facilities meet and maintain regulatory requirements. Conducts one unannounced inspection per year on child care facilities, as required; submits monthly reports on the number of inspections performed.

• Initiates renewal process a minimum of 120 days prior to expiration of current regulatory permit; ensures overdue regulatory permits each quarter are renewed within 30 days of the beginning of the next quarter. Collects, reviews, and completes initial and renewal applications within 90 days of receipt of the information required for regulatory permits; maintains accurate case files.

• Responds to complaints against child care facilities, as well as possible illegal operations, by supervising the investigation and ensuring appropriate follow up.

• Initiates and implements enforcement activities, including denial and/or withdrawal of the registration; prepares summaries in preparation of negative action and appeals/hearings; participates in administrative reconsideration staffings and appeals/hearings.

• Provides technical assistance, pre-application consultation, and ongoing consultation to potential and current operators as to the statutes, regulations, and department policies and procedures. Disseminates resource information and develops and conducts training for providers; assists with training other agencies as to regulatory procedures concerning child care statutes and regulations.

• Performs other related duties as required.

A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development, and/or Child Psychology, or a related field.This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Child Care / Richland County