Job description

Cuyahoga County Health and Human Services (HHS) is a department within our County Government. The Child Care Licensing Unit licenses and monitors family childcare providers in Cuyahoga County. A licensed provider has the option to enter into an agreement with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to receive public funds for their childcare services.

The Child Care Licensing unit is hiring one (1) senior examiner. The senior examiner helps home daycare providers pass their licensing inspection and ensures that all daycare activities and billings comply with applicable laws, rules, and procedures.

An ideal candidate for this vacancy has a bachelors degree in a field such as business administration, public administration, sociology, psychology, accounting, or early childhood education, AND has at least two (2) years of professional experience, preferably in a childcare setting as a worker, teacher, supervisor, or director.

BENEFITS:

The County is known for competitive pay and excellent benefits including healthcare, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; optional flexible spending accounts (FSAs); wellness incentives; basic and supplemental life insurance; employee assistance program (EAP); transportation benefits; and more.

County employees contribute to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS),which offers a defined-benefit pension plan, and is consistently ranked as one of the best public pension funds in the nation. Employees may also elect to participate in an individual deferred compensation retirement program.

We are an employer of choice for job stability and work-life balance. Each year, employees receive 12 paid holidays, 10-25 vacation days (increasing with length of service), and 15 days of sick leave. Employees may also qualify for parental leave, bereavement leave, and earned compensatory time for hours worked over 40 in a single week.

Essential Job Functions

• Completes telephone interviews and technical assistance visits; conducts fire safety follow-up home visits; responds to client and provider questions regarding payments; participates in Licensing Overviews; conducts Child Care Payment Refresher courses; requests corrections to authorizations due to Agency errors; refers providers to report delinquent co-payments; advises providers when it is necessary for them to submit payment alerts; makes recommendations to providers on how to improve record keeping; conducts follow up CAP (Corrective Action Plan) visits to ensure noncompliance issues have been corrected.
• Uses ODJFS databases and electronic payment processing system to track payment history and provider information; provides information and addresses provider complaints and issues; makes referrals for problems that this position cannot resolve; presents Question & Answer sessions for providers; gives assistance to applicants during Type B new provider information sessions.
• Examines and verifies that all day care activities are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures; evaluates and inspects Public Child Care Operations/Type B Providers; consults with prospective providers on regulations, standards, and provider technical assistance; travels to child care sites; conducts review of provider evacuation plan, hours of operation, daily activity schedules, weekly menus, medical plans, dental plans, and general emergency plans; inspects provider playgrounds and equipment; identifies and monitors issues of non-compliance; gives examples of best practices; conducts inspection follow-up calls.
• Reviews and processes applications and supplemental documents to determine completeness and eligibility for licensure and compliance with governing statutes; interviews new childcare providers to determine readiness for licensure; conducts in-home interviews to ensure licensing compliance; provides assistance and information to providers regarding licensing requirements.
• Performs related administrative duties; prepares various reports, records, and other documents; prepares Child Care Licensing Information Forms (CCLIF) for interviews and visits; responds to emails and phone calls; attends various trainings and meetings; prepares weekly calendars and monthly mileage reports; attends childcare training sessions and workshops; serves as a member of the safety committee.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, sociology, accounting, or related field with two (2) years of professional childcare or public administration experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Valid driver license, proof of automobile insurance, and access to a vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.28 - $29.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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