Licensing Specialist puesto vacante

LICENSING SPECIALIST 1/2Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4498298) ApplyLICENSING SPECIALIST 1/2Salary $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 MonthlyLocation Statewide, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob Number403CO-194507-GOLDepartmentOffice of Juvenile JusticeOpening Date05/07/2024Closing Date5/14/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental InformationThis vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge , Louisiana. The incumbent of this position will serve Jefferson-BCCY and the surrounding parishes.AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Acting with Ethics and Integrity : The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value. Thinking Strategically : The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.For further information about this vacancy contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources [email protected] In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide2018.pdf) . If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations. NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional level experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration; public health; social services; family life education; early childhood development regulatory experience; administrative services; or teaching at the elementary or secondary level.SUBSTITUTIONS:A baccalaureate degree in early childhood education; early childhood administration; child development; Pre-K-3 education; general education/studies with a concentration in early childhood education/child development; early childhood education/elementary education; family & consumer sciences; family/child life & family studies; special education; elementary education or human ecology w/early childhood education will substitute for one year of the required experience.A master's degree in any field will substitute for one year of required experience.Specialized and advanced degrees with less than a Ph.D. will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.A Ph.D. in any field will substitute for all of the required experience.NOTE:Travel is required. Applicant must possess a valid LA Driver's license at time of appointment.NOTE:Day care center – a licensed facility caring for seven (7) or more children.NOTE:Early childhood development concerns children from birth to eight (8) years.NOTE:Daycare Center Administration is the operation of facilities whose primary business is the care of a child by a person other than the child's legal guardians. This work involves directing and overseeing the business operations of the center as well as assuring compliance with state and federal regulations.Teaching/direct care giving is not qualifying.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To conduct surveys of social care facilities, such as child care centers, residential homes and juvenile justice detention centers, to determine conformity with program requirements or state and/or federal licensure regulations.LEVEL OF WORK:Experienced.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Direct from a Licensing Supervisor or other higher level personnel.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:None.LOCATION OF WORK:Department of Children and Family Services.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Licensing Specialist 2 by the absence of advanced level duties.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES OF WORK:EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Conducts statewide surveys of child day care centers, adoption agencies, foster care agencies, residential facilities, maternity homes, juvenile detention facilities and other facilities that are licensed by the state.Chairs exit conferences with facility administrators and other officials to discuss inspection findings.Studies the facility relative to construction, policies and procedures, organization, administration, and quality of services to determine the extent of compliance with program requirements or state licensure standards and/or federal standards.Obtains information from review of records, personnel interviews, resident interviews, and personal observations relative to the operation of the facility and compliance standards.Compiles information derived from surveys, prepares reports on results of surveys, describes findings and need for improvements or revision of facility operations, and formulates recommendations to enable the supervisor to determine whether licensure or star rating should be granted, denied or deferred.Explains and interprets state and/or federal licensure and/or star rating standards to officials and staff or providers of service.Furnishes explanation and consultation to administrative and direct care staff on rules and regulations found out of compliance during inspection visits.Cooperates with administrators of facilities and professional groups in the preparation and presentation of educational programs for social care personnel.May assist in training of new staff in performance of full range of tasks.Assists providers on requested selected topics.Conducts special investigations in response to complaints and prepares reports on findings.May participate in legal proceedings, which includes testifying in court and appeal hearings.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

Mardi Gras,

Good Friday,

Memorial Day,

Independence Day,

Labor Day,

Veteran's Day,

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

Yes

Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

Yes

If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

Yes

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting?

Yes

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)?

Yes

If so, when? If "NO", enter N/A.

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.

No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

Rate your ability to accept direction based on our definition: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable accepting direction

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to accept direction

3= I can accept direction

= I can accept directions and help others improve their ability to accept direction