What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Child Care Inspector position at 4CS of Passaic County?
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: FCC INSPECTOR
DEPARTMENT: PROVIDER SERVICES
REPORTS TO: FCC MANAGER
STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
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JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the FCC Manager – Provider Services, responsible for assessing and assisting providers in regard to compliance with regulations necessary for approval.
DUTIES
- Completes all home assessments and inspections for FCC, Approved Home Caregiver and Food Program.
- Prepares all records necessary to complete the assessment or re-assessment including a written evaluation of a provider.
- Conduct one-on-one child care food program trainings and provide additional technical assistance if needed. Review monthly menus and meal counts.
- Monitor Child & Adult Food Program for compliance.
- Assist providers in child development, age appropriate activities and other issues in the provision of quality child care.
- Provide training and technical assistance on new and changing computer systems as required.
- Participates in all Provider trainings covering regulations for Approved Home Caregivers, Family Child Care Providers and Child & Adult Food Program Participants.
- Assists with the presentations and/or workshops in the evenings, weekends or when scheduled.
- Completes and submits all reports, as required by the agency, governmental entities and other pending sources.
- Distribute safety supplies to providers.
- Ensure that information about providers, children and staff is kept confidential.
- Acts as liaison between 4C'S and the provider for all compliance concerns.
- Any duty assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
An Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Child Care Services, Child Development, Education,
Nursing or Social Work and one year of experience working with children. And/or a High School
Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 3 years experience in the field of Human Services,
Child Development, Education, Nursing or Social Work.
SKILLS
Interpersonal ability to work professionally Communication - verbal/written
Bilingual preferred (a plus), must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and own car (Vehicle must have current registration and insurance).
Computer literate using Microsoft Office which includes: Excel, word, PowerPoint and Publisher; must be able to use copier, fax machine, folding machine, postage machine, date stamp machine, and laminator, office systems, email effectively, attention to detail, accuracy and business communications.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. There is a higher level of risk when performing home assessments.
INITIATIVE/JUDGEMENT
Must be able to understand rules and regulations in terms of child's health and safety and judge provider in this light.
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE
Job description and specifications are not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal requirements of the position.
VALUES
- support/believe in the mission of 4CS
- professionalism
- excellent customer service
- hardworking
- leadership
- resilient
- works on self-awareness and other awareness
- committed to excellence
- flexible
- open-minded
- problem-solving
- critical thinking skills
- courtesy to and respect for everyone (colleagues, clients, customers)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.90 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22