• Child Care Service Specialist

    State of Arkansas (Fort Smith, AR)


    CHILD CARE SERVICE SPECIALIST

    Date: May 15, 2025

     

    Req ID: 49363

    Location:

    Fort Smith, AR, US, 72901

     

    Category: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: 36154.98

     

    Position Number: 2210-1828

     

    County: Sebastian

     

    Posting End Date: May 29, 2025

     

    OEC: Licensing

     

    Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.

    Position Information

    Class Code: M053C

     

    Grade: GS06

     

    FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

     

    Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00

    Summary

    The Child Care Service Specialist is responsible for monitoring compliance of child care facilities and providing technical assistance to facility operators. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

     

    Functions

     

    Inspects and evaluates existing and proposed child care facilities to monitor compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Provides technical assistance to facility operators by conducting workshops, answering inquiries, and providing child care related information. Recommends licensure, re-licensure with provision, and denial or revocation of license for facilities to Child Care Facility Review Board. Investigates and documents abuse and/or neglect or licensure complaints in conjunction with social service personnel, when necessary, to determine credibility. Informs and explains deficiencies requiring corrective action to facility operators, determines a recommendation for appropriate corrective action, establishes time frames for corrections and examines whether corrective action occurred. Prepares and maintains a case file on each facility and compiles the data into a monthly report. Works with the division and information technology group to maintain data regarding child care licensing. Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Dimensions

     

    None

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to child care facilities. Knowledge of agency, local, and state resources applicable to child care. Ability to inspect and evaluate child care facilities. Ability to identify deficiencies and provide technical assistance to child care operators. Ability to investigate complaints and recommend appropriate action. Ability to prepare and present information and reports in oral and written form. Ability to maintain case files and related documentation.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field; plus one year of experience in social services or a related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

     

    Licenses

     

    None

     

    The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Fort Smith