Child Care Licensing Supervisor - Public Health at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$21.418



Classification Salary Range:

$21.42 - $32.13



Job Posting:

JR2024-00006419 Child Care Licensing Supervisor - Public Health (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):



Job Description:

Do you have experience leading, monitoring or supervising a team? If so, we want you to join our amazing leadership team within DHHS. Child Care Licensing Supervisors supervise a team of Child Care Inspection Specialists to ensure consistency, reliability, and validity in applying licensing requirements within Nebraska.


A successful candidate is someone who can manage diverse relationships, is action-oriented, communicates effectively, and is organized.


Job Duties:


Make recommendations for new hires and provide orientation and job training. Plan, assign, and monitor all work activities to ensure established goals and statutory requirements are met.


Monitor, coach, and evaluate teammate performance, complete all teammate evaluations, and maintain all necessary documentation as required. Maintain relevant data to ensure program and employee goals are met including progressive disciplinary action if warranted.


Review and evaluate licensing inspections and investigation reports to ensure established standards are met and regulations are being evaluated and applied accurately.


Update and inform the Program Manager on the current status of inspections, investigations, and other pertinent issues related to licensing functions. Work collaboratively with Program staff and Legal to ensure all required information for disciplines is available and completed accurately.


Prepare written summaries and letters to licensees and applicants as needed. Constant evaluation of regulations for consistent program interpretation as well as for identification of regulation revisions.


Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including applicants, licensees, State/Local Fire and Health Inspectors, Nebraska Department of Education, and child care advocacy groups. Represent the program at internal and external stakeholders meetings.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications
: Post-high school coursework/training in early child learning, education, or child development and experience in a human or social service organization with responsibility for determining the nature or level of services or assistance applicants or clients need or are eligible for; assessing programs, services, or operations for compliance with social, health safety, or licensure requirements.



Preferred Qualifications
: Two years experience in regulation interpretation, program evaluation, determining compliance with standards, or evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of a program. At least two years of experience supervising staff which includes leading, coordinating, directing, monitoring, and evaluating others.



Other
: Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.



Skills and Abilities: Communicate verbally and in writing in a professional, efficient manner, interpret and apply regulations, statutes, policies, and procedures.


Prioritize and work independently, while maintaining accuracy.


Ability to communicate and coordinate with team members, licensees, and other partners in a courteous, professional and timely manner.


Produce technical documents with little notice in a short time frame.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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