What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Licensing Supervisor (SHPC4) - Tacoma position at State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and...?
Description
Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."
Location: Tacoma, WA - Full-Time/Permanent/Flexible/Hybrid
Closes: Thursday, February 6th, 2025
Salary: $6,227 - $8,377 - Monthly
We are looking for a Social & Health Program Consultant 4 to join our team to help support and protect children, youth, and families. Together we will work toward the common goal of eliminating child and youth outcome disparities based on race and ethnicity.
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The Opportunity:
As a Child Care Licensing Supervisor, you will function as the first-line supervisor for a unit of child care licensing staff. This position assigns, prioritizes, and reviews work assignments and provides consultation and direction in the handling of those work assignments. Additionally, this position delegates duties to subordinate staff as appropriate and schedules unit staff to ensure maximum service to customers while working to meet staff needs.
Some of what you'll get to do:
- Assign, delegate, prioritize, and review work assignments.
- Provide consultation and direction to staff regarding customer services.
- Recruit and interview new staff and recommend hiring to the Area Administrator.
- Develop training plans for staff and train new and existing staff in the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing their job assignment including the use of online licensing tools and other applicable computer systems.
- Inform the unit of new agency policies and procedures and ensure that the unit reads, acknowledges, and follows all DCYF policies and procedures.
- Arrange for training and specific job assignments and career development for staff and ensure all staff complete required trainings.
- Communicate with the AA regarding necessary personnel and licensing issues within the unit.
- Ensure the unit complies with DCYF’s Public Records policy and procedure.
- Monitor accuracy and timeliness of completion of the process for applications, monitoring visits, complaints, and follow-up.
- Ensure that the unit completes all licensing applications within the established timeframe.
- Review and process dispute reviews in accordance with DCYF’s Dispute Review policy and procedure.
- Review and process waivers and variances in accordance with DCYF’s policy and procedures.
- Ensure that licensors monitor licensed family home child care, centers and school-age facilities every Fiscal Year in accordance with DCYFs Monitoring Visit policy and procedure.
- Review the level of risk in cases alleging abuse and/or neglect of children and ensure appropriate reporting has taken place.
- Consult with the AA on issues of imminent risk to children, chronic violations, complex cases, LD/CPS, media matters and other cases as directed by the AA.
Required Qualifications:
- Six (6) years of experience doing work in a lead and/or supervisory role in case management, working in child care services or K-12 education.
- Two (2) years of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 2 or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3 or equivalent. .
- A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; AND five (5) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
- A Master’s degree in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; AND four (4) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
Note(s):
- Above experience may also include working knowledge of licensing processes, regulatory compliance and/or early childhood education.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Demonstrated knowledge in:
- Child development
- Risk assessment and decision-making
- Research and applying law and regulations
- interviewing techniques and the role of expert representative in both court proceedings and multi-disciplinary team service delivery
- Concepts of group work and group dynamics
- Current literature on early care and education practices.
- Concepts of community organization as applied to the development of community resources
- Teach and train staff
- Manage a large volume of work
- Supervise staff communication with other agencies and community groups
- Communicate up and down the chain of command and develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of levels of staff
- Evaluate job performance
- interview job applicants
- Make professional judgments
- Type documents, correspondence, and narratives and access web-based applications
How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Resume (updated/current)
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The incumbent must hold a valid driver's license when operating a state or privately-owned vehicle on official state business.
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
2025-00537
Salary : $6,227 - $8,377
