Childcare Licensing Consultant
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Family & Social Services Administration:
The Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (OECOSL) within the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) oversees early childcare, education, and out-of-school-time programs. OECOSL's vision is that every Indiana community will have a strong network of Early Care and Education and Out-of-School Time programs that support the child, the family and local schools. Programs will be high quality, affordable and accessible to enable families to work effectively to obtain economic self-sufficiency. Children will thrive in programs that meet their developmental and educational needs and make them feel welcome, encouraged, and supported. Professionals teaching and caring for children will have the resources, including training and education, needed to operate and maintain high quality programs.
Role Overview:
This role provides for the health and safety of children by conducting inspections of a specific type of regulated childcare program and ensures that programs are meeting all childcare statutes, rules, and policies. You will assist the agency in fulfilling the statutory requirements that the agency administer licensing/registration activities for the protection of children in childcare settings.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field plus previous experience working in Early Childhood or Out of School Time programs. This role requires an ability to travel daily.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Develop specific service program guidelines, policy and procedures.
- Interpret and implement legislation and regulations from department administration.
- Develop proposals and statistical tools.
- Perform analytical review and maintenance of service-specific data.
- Participate in grant writing process.
- Continually update knowledge of current trends within specific geographical area assigned.
- Collaborate with program development staff, except in those situations where incumbent serves in both capacities.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
- Thorough knowledge of the grants process including allocation, protocol, contracting and evaluation.
- Specialized knowledge of the program area.
- Expert knowledge of program-specific networks, terminology and concepts used in the field.
- Specialized knowledge of departmental, divisional and unit policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of fiscal concepts.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships, organizational methods, and managerial styles.
- Ability to solve complex problems independently.
- Ability to manage assigned work with minimum direction.
- Effective communication skills.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
