LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE - 60074339

Requisition No: 838176 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: LICENSING SPECIALIST - CHILD CARE - 60074339

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60074339 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 11/30/2024 

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Job Title: FAMILY SERVICES COUNSELOR

Agency: Florida Department of Children and Families

Working Title: FAMILY SERVICES COUNSELOR

Salary: $34,000

Monday -Friday (8-5pm)

 

• This is a professional position specializing in counseling, casework, and administrative activities in Child Care

Regulation, responsible for inspecting and licensing Family Day Care Homes, Large Family Child Care Homes

and Child Care Facilities within established time frames.

• 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,