CHILD CARE SITE EVALUATOR


  

DEFINITION


       Under supervision, performs the field and office work required to
  conduct health and safety inspections of unregulated public and private
  child care sites serving public assistance employment program
  participants; interviews child care providers; provides basic
  information regarding program requirements; does related work as
  required.

  
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


       Utilizing an assigned checklist, travels to and visits homes and
  public child care provider facilities to conduct routine inspections of
  the physical environment, general safety and sanitation, and fire
  safety; conducts periodic reinspections.

       Answers general inquiries and disseminates information on health
  and safety standards required for compliance with program standards.

       Interviews child care providers at public and private facilities
  to monitor compliance with health and safety requirements.

       Provides basic orientation to new home care providers and child
  care facility staff to explain the role and responsibilities relevant
  to the public assistance employment program components.

       Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods.

       Prepares basic reports containing information obtained from
  inspections and interviews.

       Completes forms and other documents; forwards forms and documents
  in accordance with established procedures.

       Maintains essential records and files.

       May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
  and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
  office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

       LICENSE:

           Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
  valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
  employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the
  position.

       KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

           Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work
  methods.

           Ability to provide basic orientation to child care providers.

           Ability to conduct basic interviews and routine inspections of
  child care sites and facilities utilizing an assigned checklist.

           Ability to work harmoniously with associates, supervisors, and
  other individuals in the course of assigned duties.

           Ability to answer general inquiries and provide basic
  information.

           Ability to gather and compile basic information with which to
  complete required paperwork and prepare reports.

           Ability to maintain essential records and files.

           Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
  related units.

           Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
  English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American
  Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
  communication.

           Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
  reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If the
  accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
  hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

  CODE:  07932                       CAH                    12/16/93

  THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT USE ONLY.