Reference #: 4342820THE POSITIONIf you are a people person looking for a rewarding public service career, consider applying for this position within the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services. If you have a passion for the wellbeing of children and want to ensure they learn, grow, and play in safe and healthy environments, we hope you will join our team.

　　You will have the ability to be home headquartered after six (6) months on the job. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs an Early Learning Program Certification Representative, you will be on the leading edge of regulatory and policy changes that impact children and families throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In this role, you will ensure the health and safety of children by conducting inspections of child care facilities and assessing regulatory compliance. You will conduct complaint investigations when allegations of regulatory noncompliance are made, and investigate facilities that may be operating illegally. This position requires extensive travel to facilities located in urban, suburban, and rural areas of the Commonwealth.

　　Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per weekWork hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.You must be willing to travel frequently. Travel expenses will be paid.Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of professional experience providing direct services to children and youth and a bachelor's degree that includes 24 semester hours of college level courses in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, psychology, or human development; orAn equivalent combination of professional experience and training, which includes one year of professional experience providing direct services to children and youth and 24 semester hours of college level courses in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, psychology, or human development.

　　Other Requirements:You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within the DHS Southeast Region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia) counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　Legal Requirements:You must pass a background investigation.This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

　　How to Apply:

　　Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your clai to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

　　Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

　　711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

　　EXAMINATION INFORMATION

　　Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

　　The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.