Social Service Specialist, Childcare

The primary purpose of the Social Service Specialist classification is to recruit, screen and certify in-home child care providers and ensure compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.
Go to Screen in-home child care providers; provides information or assistance regarding in-home child care requirements, activities, forms, procedures, or other issues in person, by telephone, by email or other correspondence. Advocate for providers and child care programs throughout the community. Screen and processes provider applications. Review applications and documents for completeness and accuracy. Enter information into department database and forward to appropriate personnel. Conduct training classes for providers and employees of vendor agencies as needed, which may include non-traditional business hours to accommodate attendee.

Recommend licensure for in-home child care providers. Compile information required by local, state and federal guidelines from a variety of sources. Conduct personal interviews with providers, customers, or other individuals. Conduct home inspections during provider business hours and assesses programs for compliance with state law. Gather documents and information from law enforcement records, medical records, or other sources. Enters information in department database. Forward to appropriate personnel.

Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal rules and regulations regarding in-home child care providers. Monitor compliance through home inspections and regular contact with provider, provider's customers and other individuals. Advise provider of violations and actions necessary to correct violations. Investigate complaints. Attend hearings and provides testimony and/or documentation regarding violations as necessary. Maintain related documentation in department database.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned. Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field is required; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in early childhood education, social services or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license. Must meet background check requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None required.