INTERNAL ONLY License Exempt Services Specialist (SHPC2) – Tacoma

Description

Job Title: License Exempt Services Specialist | Social and Health Program Consultant 2 This position is open to current DCYF employees only.
Location: Tacoma, WA - This is a full-time position/remote optional
Closes: Monday, April 7th, 2025
Salary: $5,117 - $6,876 Monthly

We're looking for an individual that is organized and able to prioritize work and meet deadlines, to join our team in Tacoma. We are a highly motivated team committed to supporting the FFN providers and families they serve.  

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The Opportunity:    
The License Exempt Services Specialist (SHPC2) will be a license-exempt services team member, providing technical assistance and monitoring to Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) applicants, providers and families. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

Some of what you'll do:

• Establish and maintain an electronic file for each license-exempt early learning provider.
• Evaluate license-exempt providers’ training requirements and coordinate information for portable background checks.
• Update license-exempt early learning providers’ electronic files.
• Conduct Technical Assistance calls to license-exempt early learning providers.
• Perform annual health and safety technical assistance visits to the license-exempt early learning providers that are required to have a visit.
• Address complaints regarding license-exempt early learning providers.
• Evaluate license-exempt services inspection complaints. 
• Initiate Administrative Actions.
• Provide Technical Assistance to the license-exempt early learning providers to resolve identified health and safety violations, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Provide information and consultation on child care and license-exempt early learning issues to license-exempt early learning providers, parents and the local communities.
• Provide consultation and guidance to license-exempt early learning providers and the families they serve.

Required Qualifications:  

• One (1) year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 1.

OR

• Four (4) years of experience in professional level child care or early childhood education in a licensed child care setting or formal early childhood setting; planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, educational, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

OR

• A Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; and three (3) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

OR

• A Master's degree or higher in early childhood education, social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, and two (2) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

 
Note(s): 
*Experience may also include child care compiling and evaluating facts to recommend for management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.

A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

College-level course work may substitute for degree type if 30 semester or 45 quarter credits are in social services or child development disciplines.
  
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

• Working experience and knowledge of home visiting services, collective action initiatives and early learning family focused advocacy. 
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and cooperative relations with others. 
• Previously demonstrated ability to plan and adapt to a changing environment and experience managing conflict.

How do I Apply?  
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for the position:  

• Cover Letter 
• Resume (current/updated)

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.  If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
 
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. 

This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license.

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one (1) year of their appointment.  
 
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.


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