Compliance Liaison, Bureau of Childcare

The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations and are licensed or permitted as required by law. The Bureau routinely monitors child care programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the child care environment and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which support early childhood development and learning. The Compliance Liaison/ Community Coordinator will perform compliance-related functions to ensure that Bureau of Child Care continues to comply with its obligations under the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Daycare Registrations Services Grant, and other Federal mandates.

The Compliance Liaison/ Community Coordinator will promote compliance with health and safety regulations for child care and ensure that the Bureau meets its obligations under the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Daycare Registrations Services Grant, and other Federal mandates.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited to:

• Support OCFS regulatory compliance by monitoring performance indicators and ensure compliance of corrective action. Analyze and track performance contract indicators.
• Assist with identifying performance risk factors, and alignment of OCFS contract requirements.
• Routinely provide performance indicator summaries, point out indicators below threshold and communicate concerns to supervisor and relevant staff.
• Interpret OCFS regulations and policies to provide technical assistance as need to providers and the public.
• Monitor data and ensure quality control, maintain and update spreadsheets to track compliance-related metrics, and review data for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Provide technical assistance to current and prospective providers in the interpretation and compliance of child care regulations AMENDED
• Provide technical assistance to current and prospective providers in the interpretation and compliance of child care regulations
• Closely collaborate with the regulated child care community, government agencies and community partners to promote the importance of licensing and operator compliance.
• Assist Child Care Providers by performing liaison functions between City and State agencies, community groups, parents and the general public.

Selected candidates will be expected to travel to Albany, NY for OCFS training and elsewhere throughout the State for meetings. Expenses paid by the agency.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent oral written interpersonal communication skills;
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail and solution oriented;
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
• Working knowledge of child care regulations desired but not required;
• Experience with Excel, data entry and querying large datasets a plus.

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.