NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Child Care Registrar, Bureau of Childcare
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
Child Care Registrar, Bureau of Childcare
2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
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 that support early childhood development and learning.
Duties
Assist child care providers by performing liaison functions between City and State agencies, community groups, parents, and the general public.
Assist licensed providers in interpreting and complying with applicable State and City Child Care Regulations.
Instruct the public on how to make a complaint about a child care program that appears unsafe, unhealthy, or operating illegally.
Coordinate outreach and provide technical assistance to child care providers to assist with attaining or renewing a license to provide services.
Perform related case management and office support work in the review of required documentation from child care providers.
Conduct presentations and workshops to community‑based organizations, government agencies, and the general public to promote the importance of selecting licensed Child Care options.
Selected candidates will be expected to travel to Albany, NY for training and elsewhere throughout the State for an annual NYS Regulator's meeting. Expenses will be paid by the agency.
Preferred Skills
Strong communication, analytic, and observational skills.
Strong computer skills.
Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and a solution‑oriented mindset.
Experience with data entry and querying large data sets is a plus.
Benefits
City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that can save employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
Public‑sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
Tax‑deferred savings program.
Robust worksite wellness program offering resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work‑from‑home policy that allows up to two days per week from home, depending on the position.
Job security compared to private‑sector employment, with the chance 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. and is 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 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, we have a rich history of public health innovations—including addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID‑19 pandemic—and serve as a global leader in public health expertise.
Come join us and help continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
Equal Employment Opportunity 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
High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
Additional Information 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 two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Please discuss the residency requirement with the agency representative during the interview.
We are an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a discrimination‑free work environment for all, based on any legally protected status or characteristic.
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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 that support early childhood development and learning.
Duties
Assist child care providers by performing liaison functions between City and State agencies, community groups, parents, and the general public.
Assist licensed providers in interpreting and complying with applicable State and City Child Care Regulations.
Instruct the public on how to make a complaint about a child care program that appears unsafe, unhealthy, or operating illegally.
Coordinate outreach and provide technical assistance to child care providers to assist with attaining or renewing a license to provide services.
Perform related case management and office support work in the review of required documentation from child care providers.
Conduct presentations and workshops to community‑based organizations, government agencies, and the general public to promote the importance of selecting licensed Child Care options.
Selected candidates will be expected to travel to Albany, NY for training and elsewhere throughout the State for an annual NYS Regulator's meeting. Expenses will be paid by the agency.
Preferred Skills
Strong communication, analytic, and observational skills.
Strong computer skills.
Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and a solution‑oriented mindset.
Experience with data entry and querying large data sets is a plus.
Benefits
City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that can save employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
Public‑sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
Tax‑deferred savings program.
Robust worksite wellness program offering resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work‑from‑home policy that allows up to two days per week from home, depending on the position.
Job security compared to private‑sector employment, with the chance 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. and is 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 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, we have a rich history of public health innovations—including addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID‑19 pandemic—and serve as a global leader in public health expertise.
Come join us and help continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
Equal Employment Opportunity 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
High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
Additional Information 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 two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Please discuss the residency requirement with the agency representative during the interview.
We are an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a discrimination‑free work environment for all, based on any legally protected status or characteristic.
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