Child Care Services Analyst July 2021 at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
OCDE’s Family Support Services program helps subsidize childcare payments for eligible families throughout the County of Orange. The program is funded by the California Department of Education (CDE), Early Learning and Care Division. Subsidized child care is provided via contracts established between OCDE Family Support Services (FSS) and a provider who is an independent contractor selected by the parent. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to serve as a Child Care Services Analyst that will recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, and strategic plans, establish schedules and methods for providing specialized services and implement policies and procedures. This position will also act as a Hearing Officer for the Alternative Payment Program (APP). Conduct local hearings for parents who do not agree with an action taken by the APP; provide an explanation of action, listen to parents concerns, and make a decision. The person selected will conduct random audits of family and provider case files for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy as required by California Department of Education Funding Terms and Conditions, Child Development Services Program Policies and Procedures, and federal, state, and local rules and regulations. The selected individual will provide staff assistance to higher level management staff on a variety of projects: research issues; compile and analyze data; develop reports; make recommendations on policies and procedures; and respond to requests for information.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in child development, human services, social work, or a related field. Two (2) years of experience in a state-subsidized child development program. Three (3) years of recent experience working with an Alternative Payment Program.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your experience with auditing client’s file to certify program compliance and ensure state and/or federal regulations are met. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in child development, human services, social work, or a related field. Two (2) years of experience in a state-subsidized child development program. Three (3) years of recent experience working with an Alternative Payment Program.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your experience with auditing client’s file to certify program compliance and ensure state and/or federal regulations are met. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
11/18/2021 1:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/9/2021
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management, Range16: $6,373.00 - $7,764.00 monthly. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
225 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.