Child Care Registrar, Bureau of Childcare

Duties

• Aid child care providers by liaising with City and State agencies, community groups, parents, and the public.
• Support licensed providers in understanding and adhering to applicable State and City Child Care Regulations.
• Instruct the public on how to report concerns about unsafe, unhealthy, or illegal child care programs.
• Coordinate outreach efforts and provide technical assistance to child care providers to help them obtain or renew licenses.
• Handle case management and perform office support tasks involving the review of required documentation from child care providers.
• Conduct presentations and workshops for community-based organizations, government agencies, and the general public to promote the importance of choosing licensed child care options.
• Travel to Albany, NY for training and attend an annual NYS Regulator’s meeting. Expenses are paid by the agency.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong communication, analytic, and observational skills;
• Strong computer skills;
• Highly organized, excellent attention to details, and solution-oriented;
• Experience with data entry and querying large data sets is a plus.

Why Work for Us

• Loan Forgiveness: Federal and state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs are available to reduce or fully forgive your loan balance.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including a premium-free health insurance plan, additional health and fitness benefits, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax-deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program.
• Work From Home Policy: Eligible positions may allow working up to two days from home each week.
• Job Security: Enjoy job security and contribute to making NYC a healthier place to live and work.

About the Bureau of Child Care

The Bureau of Child Care ensures compliance with health and safety regulations for child care programs in New York City, aiming to support early childhood development and learning. It regularly monitors programs and works to improve access to high-quality services.

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• Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or equivalent and three years of relevant community work experience, or education/experience equivalent to "1" above.
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, except for certain titles eligible for residency in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Additional Information

• The City of New York is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.