Compliance Inspector - OOC Child Care Compliance Cape Girardeau

Job Location: This position will be located at 471 Siemers Drive, Suite H Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

Why you’ll love this position:

In this position, you would be guiding regulated child care facilities with compliance and supporting interactions with children, families and the community.

• Inspect child care facilities to ensure laws and regulations are met.
• Interpret state laws and regulations.
• Explain state laws and regulations to child care providers and stakeholders.
• Process applications for issuance of child care licenses.
• Provide technical assistance to child care providers, including informational meetings as needed.
• Provide consultation on problems related to child development, behavior, and health services.
• Prepare required reports as assigned.
• Attend and participate in meetings and workgroups as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Able to set and follow priorities, successfully adjust to rapidly changing situations, and concurrently manage multiple tasks.
• Abe to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, other state and local agencies, and the public.
• Have an understanding of child development.
• Able to navigate a computer and learn data systems.
• Able to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in elementary or early education, sociology, psychology, child development, social work, or a closely related field, or other related area.

OR

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 6 earned credit hours in elementary or early education, sociology, psychology, child development, social work, or a closely related field, or other related area with two or more years of professional or technical experience in elementary or early childhood education, social services for children, or experience in the provision of child care in a licensed family or group child care home, or a licensed or license exempt child care center.

OR

• Four or more years of professional or technical experience in child care licensing, elementary or early childhood education, social services for children, or experience in the provision of child care in a licensed family or group child care home, or a licensed or license exempt child care center and possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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