Bilingual (Spanish) Health & Safety Monitor

Description:

We are seeking a BILINGUAL SPANISH HEALTH & SAFETY MONITOR to support the Queens Childcare Network (QCCN) and its affiliated providers.  The Health & Safety Monitor will be responsible for monthly in-person program visits to QCCN affiliated providers to support and ensure compliance with the Office of Children and Families (OCFS), the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), DOE policies, and other applicable requirements. Detailed documentation required following each monitoring visits including strength-based coaching and corrective actions, as indicated. CDA, AA degree, or higher is required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strong understanding of NYS and NYC In-home childcare health and safety regulations and practices and
• Develop an understanding of nutritional recommendations for children birth through school-aged and regulations related to food service to children attending in home programming.
• Visit affiliated provider homes monthly utilizing the DOE and CACFP monitoring form to ensure proper integration of all OCFS/DOHMH regulations.
• Follow-up regular monitoring visits with supportive strength-based coaching and corrective actions, as necessary.
• Document all visits and communication with affiliated providers in a timely manner and align with the Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ).
• Regularly check the OCFS website for “Dear Provider” letters and other communication from NY State to stay knowledgeable about the license and registration requirements for all affiliated providers.
• Check the OCFS website to ensure all affiliated providers remain free from violations with DOHMH.
• Assist Network Director with the recruitment and affiliation process for family childcare providers.
• Support the enrollment process of families including registration, intake, family assessment, and ongoing support to families.
• Work with the Family Worker to connect parents/caregivers to appropriate resources and make necessary referrals to community partners.
• Support the Network team to create and update a Community Partner Resource Guide for all affiliated providers and families.
• Support the Network team with the coordination and implementation of workshops, special events, and other Network activities.
• Assist with record-keeping activities related to effective operations of the CACFP.
• Other assigned duties, as indicated.
 

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