What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Human Resources Specialist - BFA - Central - Early Care and Education - Statewide position at West Virginia?
This position upholds the mission of the Division to improve the affordability, accessibility, and quality of childcare services by providing statewide oversight of regulatory compliance and licensing for family child care providers and facilities. In ensuring the provision of quality, safe childcare services, the Family Child Care Regulatory Specialist will safeguard children placed in family childcare settings from harm.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the duties of the Family Child Care Regulatory Specialist will include but are not limited to the following:
Monitoring and enforcing statewide regulations regarding registered family childcare homes and in-home childcare.
Ensuring uniform application of relevant laws and regulations for all childcare providers and facilities.
Entering applications, reviews, case maintenance, and contacts daily into the WV PATH system.
Evaluating potential and licensed childcare providers and facilities to maintain regulatory compliance for childcare licensing.
Completing initial visits, annual monitoring visits, corrective action plans, investigations, and unannounced visits by the provided deadlines.
Issuing or revoking licenses, certificates, or approvals of family childcare homes and providers.
Serving as liaison for resource and referral agencies, the Child Care Food Program, Adult Protective Services, and Child Protective Services.
Communicating changes in policy, regulations, or state laws.
Supplying childcare providers with technical assistance regarding the application of state childcare regulations and programs.
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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.
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Experience: Two (2) years full-time, equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in a technical or program area that is related to the area of employment.
Master's degree in social work from a regionally accredited social work program from a regionally accredited college or university.
Note: Appointment above the entry rate may be made at 5% for each six (6) months of successfully completed work as an intern in a practicum placement with the Department of Health and Human Resources for the Master of Social Work degree.
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Salary : $37,536 - $65,020
