FL-DCF-Tampa-Family Services Counselor

FL-DCF-Tampa-Safety Program-Family Services Counselor - responsible for inspecting and licensing Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes, and Child Care Facilities within established time frames. Minimum 1-2 years experience.


FL-DCF-Tampa-Safety Program-Family Services Counselor - responsible for inspecting and licensing Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes, and Child Care Facilities within established time frames.

Position: Pay Rate: NAhr / Vendor Rate: NAhr

Mileage Reimbursement: DCF pays .41 cents for mileage reimbursement directly to the candidate monthly.
Travel Territory: Manatee and Desoto County

Conducts inspections for childcare homes and facilities to monitor compliance with Florida Statutes and Child
Care Regulation standards. Maintains tracking system to ensure inspection timeframes are met and the correct
number of inspections are completed annually.
Processes initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required
by statute, determines eligibility and makes recommendations for licensure to supervisor/regional program
manager.
Investigates complaints on licensed providers and illegal childcare operations. Prepares reports and initiates
administrative action as required by statute and/or Child Care Regulation Standards.
Inputs and updates provider database, CARES, on a regular basis. Archive s inspections timely and monitors
accuracy of data.
Develops professionally by acquiring a proficient working knowledge of the applicable statutes, rules, regulations,
policies, procedures, and community resources which provide the framework for the childcare regulation
program.
Provides technical assistance and support to childcare providers to promote sustained compliance with Child
Care Regulation standards and ensures corrective action requirements are met.
Attains a high proficiency/skill level as demonstrated through the competent utilization of the program's hardware,
software, system applications and web pages.
Manages the progressive discipline and administrative action processes, which includes providing timely
administrative complaint notifications to providers, keeping the information system current throughout the
administrative action process and closing out each action timely and accurately.
Responds to telephone and email inquiries and walk-in requests from the public, parents, other agencies and
providers and provides accurate information on childcare programs. Consults with stakeholders and other
clients regarding childcare regulation.
Responds positively and timely to special assignments and performs other related duties as assigned by the
supervisor.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceAbility to speak and understand EnglishRequired0Must have a completed Bachelor's DegreeRequired0Investigative, Problem Solving and Organizational SkillsRequired2YearsAbility to work independently and reliable, team playerRequired2YearsGreat, effective and efficient verbal and written communication skillsRequired2YearsComfortable with the sue of computer and various computer programsRequired2YearsAbility to multi-task and meet deadlines and timeframesRequired2YearsCandidate MUST be task oriented and flexibleRequired0
Questions
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