Licensor II – Certification | Human Services Program Representative 2 Apply
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Job Details
Working Title: Licensor II - Certification
Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2
Agency: Human Services Dept
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 02/01/2024
- Closing Date: 02/12/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
- Division/Unit: Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) LS CCC Licensing Unit #3
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes
- Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.
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Job Summary
*This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework.*
*Approximately 50% travel, statewide.*
This position exists to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children served in programs certified by the Licensing Divisions Child Care Center Unit by determining program compliance with relevant statutes. Responsibilities include conducting certification reviews, investigating complaints of alleged certification violations, evaluating applications for certification, and evaluating requests for changes in the certification terms of multiple types of certified child care settings. This position will act as a lead licensor for complicated certification investigations. This position will also assist supervisors/managers in tasks that support the certified team such as distribution of caseloads, development, and maintenance of protocols, researching complex policy and protocol issues, and training certification licensors.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.**
Three (3) years professional experience (such as site director, administrator, lead teacher or similar) working in a certified or licensed child care center.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
- Oversight of or monitoring compliance with state and federal rules, regulations, and laws governing certified or licensed child care centers
- Training, mentoring, or supervising staff
- Effective interviewing and investigative methodologies
- Knowledge of delivering services to children receiving services in child care centers certified or licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of state protocols and tools used to conduct certification or licensing reviews and investigations
- Conducting investigations of alleged certification violations, certification inspections, and evaluating certification applications to determine whether certificate holders and applicants are in compliance with general and program specific certification requirements.
- Ability to accurately interpret and apply the following material as applicable.
- Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0005 to 9503.0170 (DHS Rule 3)
- Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 260E (the Reporting of Maltreatment of Minors Act)
- Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245H (Certified License-Exempt Child Care Centers)
- Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245C (the Background Study Act)
- Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245A (the Human Services Licensing Act)
- Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 (the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act)
- Highly skilled written and oral communications
- Bachelors degree in early childhood education, elementary education, child development, or related field (e.g. Social Work, Sociology, Psychology)
- Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select Apply for Job at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Kerri Leuth at Kerri.Leuth@state.mn.us.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Carolyn Rice at carolyn.rice@state.mn.us.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.
About Human Services Dept
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agencys mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
