Job Summary:
To meet all inspection needs and requirements for family daycare providers and school-age child care programs in Monroe, Wayne, and Livingston counties, including routine inspections of registered programs, data entry into NYS Child Care Facility System (CCFS), responding to complaints, including allegations of illegal care, and processing Corrective Action Plans.
Rate: $44,000/year
Professional Qualifications:
- BS/BA Degree in early childhood or related field or 10+ years of Early Childhood Experience in leu of degree.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in early childhood or related field.
- Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the multi-cultural nature of our client and co-worker population.
- Comfortable in all types of communication settings/situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective time management in order to meet time sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
- Clean driving record and regular daily use of a reliable vehicle.
- Willingness to travel throughout Monroe, Wayne, and Livingston Counties in all weather conditions.
- Ability to manage conflict or difficult situations in a calm manner; and the ability to make presentations to adults.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct Unannounced, Renewal, and Mid-Point inspections for 100% of assigned programs.
- Complete data entry in CCFS and submit inspection letters for approval within designated timeframe.
- Respond to and investigate complaints that pertain to people providing unregistered care,
or whose registered programs are not in compliance. - Process Corrective Action Plans within specific timelines and deadlines.
- Provide or refer providers for Technical Assistance as appropriate.
- Prepare and execute a Plan of the Week to ensure inspection goals are met.
- Serve as a point of contact when the Inspection Services Director is away from the office.
- Act as liaison between Council offices and the Rochester Regional Office as needed.
- Attend and actively participate in department and agency staff meetings, conferences, and visibility events.
- Prepare individual Professional Development Plan and plan to complete defined goals on an annual basis.
- Assume other duties as needed or required to support the Childcare Council in its efforts to be the premier resource for childcare related services.
