Under general supervision, independently surveys, monitors, evaluates, and inspects public/private child welfare programs, agencies, caregivers, operations, facilities, and/or children residential centers (CRC) to assess that developmentally appropriate services are rendered to children in compliance with applicable safety and health standards, licensing and/or certification standards and regulations, and recommends licensure/certification and/or enforcement: monitors agency recruitment plans to ensure compliance with Multi-Ethnic Placement Act (MEPA) (e.g., monitors agencies that recommend families to be certified as adoptive caregivers; reviews and approves the licensing of these families; monitors records to ensure families have the proper pre-certification training, central registry checks, and criminal records checks to become certified; conducts on-site monitoring to ensure the safety of the homes where children will be placed prior to adoption); recommends appropriate state licensing actions; provides technical assistance, interpretation of state laws, licensing requirements and procedures, training, and consultation to prospective operators, initial applicants, and licensed agencies and institutions regarding survey findings, alternative methods for achieving compliance, and the establishing of time frames for compliance; reviews and recommends appropriate licensing action for all Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) licensed child placement agencies that act as a representative of DCY to recommend foster and or adoptive homes for certification in the regulation and licensure of residential centers and group homes for children; interviews children and employees in residential placements and conducts regular foster home visits in the course of conducting reviews or investigating complaints; investigates complaints concerning the operation, practices, and/or policies of agencies and institutions subject to regulation by DCY; investigates alleged illegal operations; provides technical assistance and training to public children and human services agencies regarding compliance with state law and rules; surveys, evaluates, and determines compliance level of public agencies with state regulations.
Prepares, writes, and completes reports, recommendations, and correspondence pertaining to surveys, investigations, inspections, and consultations; maintains confidential records; gathers evidence in cases which may require legal action; on the basis of evidence, recommends appropriate action; reviews and approves agency corrective action plans (CAPs) and monitors compliance with CAP implementation; conducts reviews of all criminal background checks completed on agency administrators, child care employees, and foster/adopt applicants and caregivers to ensure compliance with state and federal statutes; testifies before judicial bodies; studies, analyzes, and makes recommendations to the Secretary of State for approval or disapproval of articles of incorporation for new organizations desiring to provide child placement or residential care services; identifies needs for interpretation and/or revision of DCY rules governing residential facilities and children services agencies; identifies need for development or revision of administrative policies and procedures for state licensing programs; participates in policy formulation and rule revisions; coordinates and exchanges information and services with other state and local department's agency personnel and with other regulatory agencies; recommends and follows up on DCY actions to impose fiscal sanctions, and confers with county commissioners; advises county and agency officials on alternatives to achieve compliance and establishes time frames for compliance.
Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., attends and participates in staff meetings; travels to attend meetings, conferences, and trainings; operates personal computer to produce correspondence, reports, and other documents; maintains logs, records, and files).
24 mos. experience working in child care or child welfare programs (experience commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file); 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in agency, state &/or federal laws, rules, standards & regulations governing child care &/or child welfare programs (e.g., staffing, management, licensure, certification & operation of residential care or child care); 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in inspection & investigation techniques pertinent to evaluating compliance of child care &/or child welfare programs, agencies, caregivers, operations, facilities &/or CRCs; valid driver's license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in early childhood/human development, social or behavioral sciences; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in agency, state &/or federal laws, rules, standards & regulations governing child care &/or child welfare programs (e.g., staffing, management, licensure, certification & operation of residential care or child care); 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in inspection & investigation techniques pertinent to evaluating compliance of child care &/or child welfare programs, agencies, caregivers, & operations, facilities &/or CRCs; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Note: Applicants for positions in Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (child care licensing) must also meet one of the trainer requirements cited in Administrative Rules 5101:2-12-10 or 5101:2-13-10.

OrganizationDepartment of Children and Youth
Agency Contact Name and InformationAshley.Sydebotham@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov
Unposting DateJul 10, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Lucas County-Toledo
Compensation$28.92 - $40.46
ScheduleFull-time
Work Hours8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Classified IndicatorClassified
Union1199
Primary Job SkillHuman Services
Technical SkillsHuman Services
Professional SkillsAttention to Detail, Building Trust
Agency OverviewOur mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, a n d family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.