Registrar

Job Summary: –

To support perspective and existing home-based child care providers and school-age child care programs through the registration process, on-going program maintenance, and to ensure the timely completion of all New York State Office of Children and Family Services requirements.

• Provides support and technical assistance to individuals who are interested in becoming Registered Family Child Care or School Age Child Care Providers.
• Provides support and technical assistance to existing Registered Family Child Care and School Age Child Care Providers in maintaining their registered status.
• Provides support and technical assistance to Registered Family Child Care and School Age Child Care Providers who are preparing their registration renewal.
• Reviews paperwork received from prospective and renewing Registered Family Child Care or School Age Child Care Providers.
• Conduct initial inspections of prospective program sites and monitoring visits as needed.
• Maintains accurate and complete electronic and paper files on all Registered Family Child Care and School Age Child Care Providers.
• Receives and process complaints regarding illegal or out-of-compliance providers.
• Offers on-going training for child care programs consistent with Office of Children and Family Services requirements or other training required by projects or directors.
• Deliver presentations to community as needed.
• Provides back-up support to Director and Agency staff as needed.
• Other duties as needed or required to support the Council and provider community.

Competencies:

• AA degree (BA/BS preferred) in Early Childhood, Child Development, Education, or related field.
• Candidates must meet the requirements to become a NYS Health and Safety trainer.
• 3 or more years of experience working with children in a NYS OCFS-licensed or registered child care setting.
• 2 or more years of documented experience working as a classroom trainer for adults in an early childhood-related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Comfortable prioritizing tasks without guidance
• Capable of functioning calmly under stressful situations and within strict deadlines
• Experienced and comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Driver’s license, clean driving record and daily access to a reliable licensed and insured vehicle required.
• Able and willing to drive throughout the Council’s 3 county service area during all months of the year.
• Available to work Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed.
• Knowledge of New York State Child Care Regulations helpful
• Positive and friendly approach in communication with customers and staff
• Works independently as well as in a team setting.
• Punctual with a strong attendance history
• Excellent customer service skills and telephone etiquette are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in making presentations to groups of adults.
• Knowledge of projects and task management tools
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods and physically able to climb stairs.

"Child Care Council, Inc. is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Child Care Council community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,000