Regional Human Service Center (Regional Office) 620-01-20-05

(Revised 10/1/16 ML #3480)

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  1. Interpret, explain, and have knowledge of North Dakota Century Code Chapter 50-11.1, all current early childhood services rules and policies and procedures.

 

  1. Review all recommendations on applications to provide early childhood services, issue appropriate licenses, self-declaration documents, in-home registrations, and maintain appropriate records.

 

  1. Work with CBCU and authorized agent to complete necessary background checks for early childhood services. Initiate actions as deemed appropriate.

 

  1. Complete add/delete slips and enter them on the state system.

 

  1. Staff initial child care concern form with the authorized agent and when necessary the central office. Review the final outcome of the child care concern form and enter information on the state system.

 

  1. Input both initial child care concern data and final outcome data into the computer.

 

  1. Based upon information provided by authorized agent, prepare and issue revocation, denial, and suspension notices to early childhood facilities in cooperation with state administrator and DHS legal advisory unit and send appropriate parent notification letters.

 

  1. Provide on-going quality assurance audits by examining documentation through the licensing and review process.

 

  1. Attend scheduled meetings with Early Childhood Services State Team.

 

  1. Plan and facilitate regular meetings with authorized agents for the regions assigned and submit a report of the meeting to the central office.

 

  1. Attend meetings and participate in conference calls with the central office.

 

  1. Work in cooperation with county social service agencies, CCA, central office, and other local and state agencies. Assist other appropriate agencies and organizations in developing early childhood services training activities.

 

  1. Notify CCA, CCAP, and CACFP when corrective action other than correction order is in process.

 

  1. Field and help resolve early childhood services concerns in the assigned regions of the state.

 

  1. Provide orientation for new licensers.

 

  1. Work in cooperation with Attorney General’s office to prepare for and participate in all appeal hearings.