Licensing Director

GREATER KINGSPORT FAMILY YMCA

Job Title: Licensing Director Job Grade: 15

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt Reports to: Sr. Director of SACC

Primary Function: Child Development Date: March 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the VP of Childcare Services, this position is responsible for ensuring the compliance of all state and local childcare license regulations, new hire requirements, and ongoing training standards. This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Serve as the hub and resource for East Tennessee Region of YMCA organizations[KB2] for all DHS/DOE childcare licensing to include startups, questions, troubleshooting, compliance, and education.

· Ensures compliance with state and local regulations and that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.

· Maintains organized licensure documentation and records for the department.

· Administers new hire interviews, reference checks, new hire paperwork, onboarding plans, and training per internal policy and licensing requirements.

· Oversees staff and site licensing compliance, which includes but not limited to, staff TNPAL account compliance, records and compliance, prosolutions accounts, CPR compliance, Train TN, keeping records of staff training requirements, medical reports, training hours as childcare licensing dictates and ensuring each staff is up tot date, ensuring staff onboarding plans are completed in a timely manner though training staff.

· Oversees staff training requirements through platforms such as Great Academy, YMCA LCDC, and Praesidium requirements.[KB3] [RW4]

· Oversees licensing reports compliance for all DHS and DOE sites, which includes monthly change reports, annual reports, child safety and injury reporting, new licensing certificates, and licensing boards at sites.

· Work at afterschool site regularly until closure to ensure licensing requirements are met or completing licensing checks at other YMCA facility.

· Develops and maintains positive relationships with co-workers, school administration, volunteers and other similar organizations while maintaining confidentiality of information related to parents and children.

· Assist department directors and VP on projects and assignments.

· Builds and maintains relationships with community organizations and establishes functional partnerships to meet community needs and support the Y mission.

· Models’ relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

· In conjunction with marketing staff, promote and market programs and services.

· Follows and models all YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.

· Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

· Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

· Collaboration

· Communication & Influence

· Inclusion

· Critical Thinking & Decision Making

· Functional Expertise

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate degree in education, child development, child and family studies or related field

2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in childcare.

3. YMCA Team Leader completed or willingness to complete.

4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date and Child Abuse Prevention training along with other safety training assigned within 30 days of hire date.

5. Committed to and supportive of the Y mission.

6. Detail oriented, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and multitask.

7. Exceptional interpersonal, public relations and communication skills.

8. Proficient with standard office technology, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and must demonstrate willingness and ability to learn new programs and functions.

9. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from various social and economic segments of the community with empathy.

10. Flexible schedule – occasional nights, weekends, and varying hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience with childcare licensing requirements – tracking, documentation, administering, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift an equivalent of 40 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and the ability to adjust.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy at times.

· Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat.

· Regularly required to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with children and adults.

· Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA provides Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or information, military or veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. To the extent required by law, Greater Kingsport Family YMCA will make reasonable accommodation so that employees with qualifying disabilities can perform the essential functions of the job, unless providing such accommodation would result in an undue hardship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,537.64 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Childcare Licensing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kingsport, TN 37660: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person