Early Learning Program Certification Representative

THE POSITION

Take the first step toward a rewarding public service career! The Department of Human Services is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Early Learning Program Certification Representatives to join our team in the Office of Child Development and Early Learning. By inspecting childcare facilities, you will help the Bureau of Certification Services continue licensing entities implementing childcare. Apply today if you have a passion for ensuring children learn, grow, and play in safe and healthy environments!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will inspect childcare facilities and assess their compliance with regulations to ensure the health and safety of children in regulated childcare settings. Your work will involve conducting complaint investigations when allegations of regulatory noncompliance are alleged by travelling to facilities throughout the region. You will also investigate allegations of illegally operating facilities. Some of your duties will include performing follow-up activities, testifying at hearings, and providing technical assistance regarding state laws and regulations. Additionally, you will work with other departmental offices and other agencies by attending meetings and commenting on drafts for regulations, policy, procedures, protocols, and program initiatives.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• You must be willing to travel frequently, including overnight. Travel expenses will be paid.
• You will have the ability to request home headquartering after six months of employment.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience providing direct services to children and youth and a bachelor's degree that includes 24 semester hours of college level courses in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, psychology, or human development; or
• An equivalent combination of professional experience and training, which includes one year of professional experience providing direct services to children and youth and 24 semester hours of college level courses in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, psychology, or human development.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following counties within the Western Region within the first 6 months of employment: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, or Westmoreland.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
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