Description

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Early Care and Education (DECE), Bureau of Early Care Regulation (BECR), Northern Regional Office (NRO) is currently recruiting to fill a Licensing/Certification Specialist position in Rhinelander, WI. DCF offers great benefits, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin. To learn more about DCF’s complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!

This position is headquartered at 2187 N. Stevens St in Rhinelander, WI and is comprised primarily of field work requiring on-site, in-person visits approximately 3-4 days per week. Successful candidates must have the ability to travel anywhere within the region at any time, based on the needs of the work unit. Remote work options will be discussed further during the interview. Employees will be required to report to Madison, WI or Milwaukee, WI on their first day of employment. 

High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of hybrid work.

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POSITION SUMMARY: This position will evaluate, license, and monitor assigned child care programs (family childcare, group child care, day camps, certified providers). The Licensing/Certification Specialist will determine compliance with regulations established by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in order to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of the children being served.  This position recommends and participates in issuing enforcement actions to support compliance of the licensing or certification rules. The Licensing/Certification Specialist will also be responsible for investigating complaints against illegally operating programs and licensed programs as assigned and provides technical assistance to individuals or groups involved in child care programs. These duties will require the drafting of documentation, reports, and comments, in addition to entering updates in the Wisconsin Child Care Regulatory System (WISCCRS) automation system and entering visit data in the licensing checklist mobile application.   

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SALARY: The classification title for this position is Licensing/Certification Specialist. The starting salary is between $30.20 and $35.26 per hour ($62,816 and $73,355 annually), depending on qualifications. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. Pay for current state employees who are transferring will be determined based upon the pay on transfer rules (higher level duties or equity) as outlined in the compensation plan in effect at the time of appointment.

The pay schedule/range is 12-63. A one-year probationary period may be required.   

Job Details: Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Requirements

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

Experience working in the field of human services developing trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders and delivering technical assistance, training, and resources.
Experience working with investigative techniques and/or strategies, examples include conducting interviews with individuals, gathering and analyzing evidence, writing investigation reports, or presenting evidence in court.).
Experience writing complex and/or detailed case notes, reports, memos, and/or correspondences.
Experience interpreting and/or applying policy, state statutes and/or administrative rules.
 

Well-qualified applicants will have:

Professional experience in regulated child care or early care and education settings where direct services are provided to young children (birth to eight years old). Examples of qualified experience can be from:
o   Licensed, certified, or HeadStart child care services

o   Providing services such as coaching, guidance, and/or technical assistance to children, families, the early care workforce, and or providers in a regulated child care setting

Experience preparing and/or testifying in court or administrative hearings.
Experience making home visits or business site visiting in a regulatory capacity.
Experience operating and/or navigating childcare related automated systems (Child Care Statewide Administration on the Web (CSAW), CARES, Cares Worker Webb (CWW), Child Care Finder (CCF), Child Care Provider Portal (CCPP), Wisconsin Child Care Regulatory Systems (WISCCRS) or other public assistance program systems