Portland, Maine11 days ago
You will also: o Explain program policies, guidelines, rules and regulations to potential applicants for child care licenses; o Inspect residences and other places of business to ensure compliance with applicable rules; o Inspect License-Exempt residences and other places of business to ensure compliance with Child Care Subsidy Rules; o Assess individuals' personal characteristics, emotional stability, and social characteristics; o Analyze and evaluate applicant and facility information; o Advise applicants of rule violations, discuss possible corrective action, and explain appeal rights and procedures when applicable; o Investigate and document complaint investigations; o Assist a specialized team of Investigators in completing investigations of child abuse and neglect; o Conduct informational meetings and/or training for child care providers and/or stakeholders; o Collaborate with the public and professionals in the field of child care; o Provide support and technical assistance to applicants and licensees throughout the licensing and renewal process; o Participate in the appeals hearing process; A Child Care Licensing Specialist does professional services work under limited supervision, with significant travel and field activities, in addition to some office-based administrative functions. As a Child Care Licensing Specialist, you will be working in Children's Licensing and Investigation Services within the Office of Child and Family Services, and will perform the functions of licensing, monitoring, conducting complaint investigations, and providing technical assistance and support to child care facilities and family child providers in Cumberland and York Counties.