JOB
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful contributions to your community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of South Carolina's children, families, and vulnerable adults? If so, the SC Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you!Job duties: The Child Care Licensing Specialist for Richland County to ensure that all Child Care facilities meet applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.Inspects and monitors public, privately-funded, and religious-affiliated Child Care facilities to ensure facilities meet and maintain regulatory requirements. Conducts one unannounced inspection as required per year on each regulated facility, as required; submits monthly reports on the number of inspections performed.Initiates renewal process a minimum of 120 days prior to expiration of current regulatory permit; ensures overdue regulatory permits each quarter are renewed within 30 days of the beginning of the next quarter. Collects, reviews and completes initial and renewal applications within 90 days of receipt of the information required for regulatory permits; maintains accurate case files. Responds to complaints against licensed, approved, and/or registered Child Care facilities and registered family Child Care, as well as possible illegal operations, by supervising the investigation and ensuring appropriate follow up.Initiates and implements enforcement activities, including revocation, denial, withdrawal, and/or suspension of regulatory permits; prepares summaries in preparation of negative action and appeals and/or hearings; participates in administrative reconsideration staffing's and appeals and/or hearings. Provides technical assistance, pre-application consultation, and ongoing consultation to potential and current operators as to statutes, regulations, and Department policies and procedures. Disseminates resource information and develops and conducts training for providers; assists with training other agencies as to regulatory procedures concerning Child Care statutes and regulations. Will be required to perform Red Cross shelter/emergency response duties as directed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
A Bachelor's Degree.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.Must possess a valid driver's license. Ability to enter and maneuver inside a Child Care facility; and to operate a motor vehicle. Must reside in York, Lancaster, or Chester Counties to be considered for the position. If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes: Health, Dental, Vison, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs DIVISION: Early Care & Education - Child Care Licensing / Richland County