Monitor-Floater

Effective February 2016
Revise: Approve by HR 08/2021

CCFD Monitor

Position Title: CCDF Monitor/Floater (1 position)
Department: Mescalero Child Care Program
Employment Status: Non-Exempt Grade/Pay rate: NE6/$17.20/hr
Open: December 3, 2024 Closed: December 13, 2024

Job Summary
Perform intake services for potential and incoming CCDF Clients. The CCDF Program is a financial assistance
program for child care services through center-based or in-home provider. Ensures coordination and regulations
are met for the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). Codes, files and retrieve records. As Floater will assist in
all child care departments when needed to ensure daily operation.

This position description may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which
may be found or assigned to this position.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Conducts intake on all CCDF and In-home Provider Application. Ensure all documentation and
application is complete. 

Reviews applications to determine eligibility and approval to the program. 
Reviews and explains the CCDF policies and procedures to parents and staff. 
Researches state and federal Medicaid and poverty guidelines and establish income threshold for

eligibility. 
Reviews paperwork and obtains signature with client. Completes and files all paperwork. 
Collects and monitors child care service hours per child on a bi-weekly basis, complete and submit in-

home provider time on a bi-weekly basis. 
Conducts inspection of in-home providers every six months. Documents and follows up on any

deficiency. 
Collects and approves billing for child care service provided to CCDF children. 
Requests employment verifications and receives confidential documentation from applicants or other

departments. 
Answers telephones, checks email, assists visitors, and provides information. 
Assists or fills in and provides direct child care including educational, health, social, mental, and

nutritional components. 
Assists in provides care to children six weeks to 12 years of age. Incorporates curriculum that is age

appropriate for early child development. 
Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and/or other documents; ensures all files

are up to date, organize and maintain CCDF monitoring for submission of Annual ACF-700 Reporting. 
Performs periodic inspections of materials or files in order to ensure correct placement, legibility and

paper condition. 
Researches information, compiles statistics, and gathers and computes various data; prepares special

and/or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant data from a variety of
sources. 

Attend required training meetings, seminars on CCDF policies and procedures.

MESCALERO APACHE TRIBE
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Effective February 2016
Revise: Approve by HR 08/2021

CCFD Monitor
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Maintains confidentiality of all information. 
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 
High School Diploma or GED. 
Two years administrative and child care experience. 
Good communication, computer and organization skills required. 
Must have a valid NM Driver’s License. 
Must have reliable transportation. 
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation, in

accordance with the Child Care Protection Act.
Tribal preference and Native American Indian preference shall apply to all positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements. 
Knowledge of intake policies and procedures. 
Knowledge of records management procedures. 
Knowledge of principles and practices of early childhood development and care. 
Knowledge of proper and safe food handling, storage, and disposal requirements. 
Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment,

specifically Word, Excel, Access, presentation software (such as PowerPoint), and PC-based
computerized accounting software. 

Skill in maintaining accurate records 
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural

backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels. 
Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures. 
Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action. 
Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations. 
Ability to demonstrate moral character, honesty, tact, fairness, lack of prejudice, and desire to help when

dealing with people.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level. The employee frequently is required to
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit; climb or balance;
and smell. The employee occasionally lifts children. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in a childcare center, kitchen, and classroom environment and outdoors with high
noise level. Exposure to bodily fluids, urine, or feces of babies or infants and small children. Exposure to
unpleasant odors and infectious disease. Exposure to heat, fumes and steam. Exposure to natural weather
conditions and various dusts and mists may occur while performing outdoor duties. Evening, weekend, and/or
holiday work will be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.