Quality Specialist - OKDHS ONLY

This position is open to current OKDHS Employees only.

This position will be located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

*This position covers Oklahoma County and will be housed in OK County* 

Quality Specialist - H24C

Annual Salary: $47,990.66per year + Full State Employee Benefits

Days worked will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Travel is extensive.  Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, PLUS a year of child care licensing experience;
• OR a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or social work, plus two years of child care licensing experience, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of 12 months of Child Care Licensing experience;
• OR a Bachelor's degree in any field, plus three years of experience in child care licensing, early childhood education, or social work, with a minimum of two years of Child Care Licensing experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for overseeing and supporting participants and programs within the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), ensuring that each program aligns with QRIS objectives and maintains the appropriate rating within the child care sector.
• As a specialist-level role, individuals in this position act as lead workers.
• Key duties include providing training on effective caseload management and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as agency policies, procedures, and practices.
• Employees in this role manage casework services of varying complexity and difficulty, with the overarching goal of developing a system that promotes the quality, safety, and accessibility of child care while encouraging ongoing improvement in early childhood care and education.

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If you have questions, please contact [email protected]

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service

Announcement Number: 25-JD119

83002462/JR45578