Child Care Licensing Specialist I/II

Job Duties

• Manages a caseload in Tulsa and Rogers counties and surrounding areas;
• Makes inspections of Child Care facilities to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and certification criteria for the differential quality rate and the special needs rate for children with disabilities;
• Conducts complaint investigations;
• Identifies and investigates unlicensed facilities;
• Provides necessary training for caregivers;
• Attends all required meetings, training, and workshops;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level I: Bachelor's Degree in any field is required;
• Level II: Applicant may have:
• - A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work.
• - OR a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, and social work, and one year of professional level experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work.
• - OR a bachelor's degree in any field plus two years of professional experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, social work, or in a licensed childcare or formal early childhood setting.

Travel

Travel is EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Job Location

This position is located in Tulsa, Claremore, or Wagoner, Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Preference may be given for applicants with written and conversational skills in Spanish and English.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

Employer Information

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

Additional Information

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Services.

Announcement Number

Announcement Number: 26-KM125