ES Child Care Licensing Regional Manager / 61015490

Full Job Description

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

• The Child Care Licensing Regional Manager directs and manages the program functions of the Pee Dee Regional Child Care Licensing Office.

Manages the day-to-day operation of the Pee Dee Regional Child Care Licensing office.

Provides direction and guidance for inter-rater reliability, staff training, complex program issues, and complaint resolution as mentor/anchor for program reviewers.

Conducts program designs and reviews of service providers assigned to ensure provider compliance with all applicable service standards and federal and state laws.

Program review tools include program observation, interviews and records reviews. Serves as trouble shooter for complex service problems and resolution of complaints.

Prepares management reports to provide feedback and recommendations based on provider problems/needs.

Interprets and implement policies, regulations and laws conducting annual unannounced inspections for all categories of care; including childcare centers, public schools, and Group Child Care Homes.

Conducts special projects as assigned to enhance the statewide service delivery system for providers and clients; prepares and presents reports on assigned projects.

Hires and trains new employees to include the new positions designated to conduct annual inspections of Family Child Care Homes. Conducts annual EPMS evaluations on newly acquired FTE positions.

Conducts on-the-job training on all new employees, conducts case reviews with staff, responds to legal issues and coordinates those findings with the Central Office.

• Conducts planning activities to set priorities, goals and objectives for the program review process of total childcare system. Develops procedures, standards, philosophies, definitions, and criteria for all childcare providers.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.

A Master’s Degree and two (2) years of experience in any combination of social work, management, business administration, administrative services or public administration.

Additional 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 and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

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, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Child Care / Florence County