QUALITY ASSURANCE MONITOR Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1135+N+Main+St.+Jamestown+NY+USA+14701) Description Position Data: Title: Quality Assurance Monitor Grade: E3 Non-Exempt X Reports to: Child Health Services Manager Basic Function or Position Summary: Through on-site observations and administrative reviews, ensures child care services are compliant with local, State, and Federal regulations. Pay rate is $17.68 per hour Requirements Security Clearance Level 6 V,A,C,R Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: ? Facilitates standardization of systems and procedures regarding facilitating licensing and regulatory compliance. ? Assists with child care center licensing applications and renewals. ? Maintains working knowledge of the following regulations/laws: o Head Start Performance Standards o NYS Child and Adult Care Food Program o NYS Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations o NYS Pre-Kindergarten Regulations ? Drafts division response to any changes in laws and/or regulations. ? Identifies risks associated with licensing and determines best practices to mitigate these risks. ? Provides regular, on-site monitoring of child care centers to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, Agency policies and Divisional procedures. ? Provides regular administrative review of Divisional paperwork to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. ? Drafts Plans of Action as a result of compliance monitoring and licensing violations. ? Provides timely reporting of issues that impact licensing and compliance. ? Serves as a liaison with state licensors and federal reviewers. ? Completes trending analysis and reports regarding licensing, regulatory compliance and performance standards. ? Provide care and supervision of children on an as-needed basis ? Participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies ? Promotes agency mission. ? Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. ? Maintains consistent professional customer service. ? Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self- sufficiency. ? Other duties as designated by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Division staff members, Buildings & Grounds staff members. B. External: Office of Children and Family Services Staff, School Partners Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: N/A Organizational Responsibilities: ? Adheres to all policies and procedures ? Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes ? Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate ? Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Knowledge, Skills Required: ? Associates in Early Education preferred, High School Diploma required. ? 3 years work experience in a child care setting required. ? Strong computer skills, including data tracking ? Ability to work as an effective team member/leader ? Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Physical: ? Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: ? Flexibility in work schedule ? Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training log ? Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times ? Valid Driver’s license ? Reliable transportation ? Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle ? Ability to travel throughout the county ? Works compassionately with a diverse population