Licensing Specialist 1 EC

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 3649 - 6566

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

**This position is located in Orleans Parish**

Office of Early Childhood Operations

Job Focus Areas:

At the Louisiana Department Of Education our mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. We provide behavioral health support and counseling services to individuals and families across Louisiana working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities.The Office of Early Childhood Operations is looking for a Licensing Specialist to conduct monitoring inspections of early learning sites ( licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow reinforce adapt or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements State Civil Service rules and organizational policies.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options weigh risks and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively identify connections across sources and form logical well-supported conclusions.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct responsible communication and consideration for others.
Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends understand context and align actions with long-term priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in hospital nursing home or day care center administration early childhood development program regulation social services administrative services or education; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in hospital nursing home or day care center administration early childhood development program regulation social services administrative services or education; OR

A bachelors degree plus two years of experience in hospital nursing home or day care center administration early childhood development program regulation social services administrative services or education; OR

An advanced degree plus one year of experience in hospital nursing home or day care center administration early childhood development program regulation social services administrative services or education.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a current Louisiana drivers license at time of appointment.

This position requires the incumbent to travel.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As a Licensing Specialist youll ensure the health safety and well-being of children in early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers). In this role you will:

Monitor early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers) for compliance with Bulletin 137 or Bulletin 139
Ensure inspections are completed prior to the requested due date
Investigate complaints and incidents for early learning sites (licensed centers and certified home providers)
Compile information derived from surveys prepares reports on results of surveys describes findings and need for improvements or revision of facility operations and formulate recommendations.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational Promotional or Job Appointment. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment if selected.
Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule:Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

**Note regarding the advertised pay range:The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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. 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.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). 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:
Louisiana Department of Education Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge LA 70804

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

About this Job **This position is located in Orleans Parish**Office of Early Childhood OperationsJob Focus Areas:At the Louisiana Department Of Education our mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. We provide behavioral health support a...