Licensing Specialist 1

**This position is located in Lafayette, LA** Office of Early Childhood Operations - Licensing Division

Job Focus Area

Conducts statewide surveys of child day care centers, adoption agencies, foster care agencies, residential facilities, maternity homes, juvenile detention facilities and other facilities that are licensed by the state. Chairs exit conferences with facility administrators and other officials to discuss inspection findings. Studies the facility relative to construction, policies and procedures, organization, administration, and quality of services to determine the extent of compliance with program requirements or state licensure standards and/or federal standards. Obtains information from review of records, personnel interviews, resident interviews, and personal observations relative to the operation of the facility and compliance standards. Compiles information derived from surveys, prepares reports on results of surveys, describes findings and need for improvements or revision of facility operations, and formulates recommendations to enable the supervisor to determine whether licensure or star rating should be granted, denied or deferred. Explains and interprets state and/or federal licensure and/or star rating standards to officials and staff or providers of service. Furnishes explanation and consultation to administrative and direct care staff on rules and regulations found out of compliance during inspection visits. Cooperates with administrators of facilities and professional groups in the preparation and presentation of educational programs for social care personnel. May assist in training of new staff in performance of full range of tasks.

Candidates with the following competencies are encouraged to apply: Displaying Expertise:

The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training Focusing on Customers : The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. Making Accurate Judgments:

The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Adapting to Change : The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Building and Supporting Teams:

The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal. Demonstrating Accountability:

The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. Following Policies and Procedures:

The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Learning Actively:

The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. Thinking Creatively:

The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches. Thinking Strategically:

The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

**A child care criminal background check will be conducted by the LDOE on the selected candidate

prior

to beginning employment.

NOTE

: This position will require frequent travel and the candidate selected must to possess a valid

Louisiana

driver's license at the time of hire (appointment).

** Note regarding the advertised pay range :

The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and

NOT

the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire .

One position is available; it will support the advertised area and surrounding parishes.

This position may be filled by a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana state employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

You are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcripts to your online application.

You may attach a resume;

however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification . All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience

MUST

be listed on the online application.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

NOTE : Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the

Current Job Opportunities

page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact: ldoejobs@la.gov Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional level experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration; public health; social services; family life education; early childhood development regulatory experience; administrative services; or teaching at the elementary or secondary level.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

A baccalaureate degree in early childhood education; early childhood administration; child development; Pre-K-3 education; general education/studies with a concentration in early childhood education/child development; early childhood education/elementary education; family & consumer sciences; family/child life & family studies; special education; elementary education or human ecology w/early childhood education will substitute for one year of the required experience.

A master's degree in any field will substitute for one year of required experience.

Specialized and advanced degrees with less than a Ph.D. will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

A Ph.D. in any field will substitute for all of the required experience.

NOTE:

Travel is required. Applicant must possess a valid LA Driver's license at time of appointment.

NOTE:

Day care center – a licensed facility caring for seven (7) or more children.

NOTE:

Early childhood development concerns children from birth to eight (8) years.

NOTE:

Daycare Center Administration is the operation of facilities whose primary business is the care of a child by a person other than the child's legal guardians. This work involves directing and overseeing the business operations of the center as well as assuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Teaching/direct care giving is not qualifying.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

FUNCTION OF WORK: To conduct surveys of social care facilities, such as child care centers, residential homes and juvenile justice detention centers, to determine conformity with program requirements or state and/or federal licensure regulations.

LEVEL OF WORK: Experienced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct from a Licensing Supervisor or other higher level personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Education

JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Licensing Specialist 2 by the absence of advanced level duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Conducts statewide surveys of child day care centers, adoption agencies, foster care agencies, residential facilities, maternity homes, juvenile detention facilities and other facilities that are licensed by the state.

Chairs exit conferences with facility administrators and other officials to discuss inspection findings.

Studies the facility relative to construction, policies and procedures, organization, administration, and quality of services to determine the extent of compliance with program requirements or state licensure standards and/or federal standards.

Obtains information from review of records, personnel interviews, resident interviews, and personal observations relative to the operation of the facility and compliance standards.

Compiles information derived from surveys, prepares reports on results of surveys, describes findings and need for improvements or revision of facility operations, and formulates recommendations to enable the supervisor to determine whether licensure or star rating should be granted, denied or deferred.

Explains and interprets state and/or federal licensure and/or star rating standards to officials and staff or providers of service.

Furnishes explanation and consultation to administrative and direct care staff on rules and regulations found out of compliance during inspection visits.

Cooperates with administrators of facilities and professional groups in the preparation and presentation of educational programs for social care personnel.

May assist in training of new staff in performance of full range of tasks.

Assists providers on requested selected topics.

Conducts special investigations in response to complaints and prepares reports on findings.

May participate in legal proceedings, which includes testifying in court and appeal hearings. #J-18808-Ljbffr