Central Background Registry Manager (Principal Executive/Manager D)
Salary: $5,397 - $7,959
Application Deadline: 6/14/2020
Apply Online: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/...
At the Oregon Department of Education, we hire a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value a positive and welcoming environment where all of our employees can thrive.
The Office of Child Care (OCC) is excited to announce our newest opening of a Central Background Registry Manager (Principal Executive/Manager D) position at the Early Learning Division (ELD). As the Central Background Registry Manager you will be providing guidance to the Background Check staff on the laws and criteria for processing applicants into the Central Background Registry (CBR). You will be responsible to ensure the accurate analysis and entry of individuals into the CBR, which allows a person to work in the child care profession.
About the Early Learning Division
The mission of the Early Learning Division (ELD) is to support all of Oregon’s young children and families to learn and thrive. ELD values equity, dedication, integrity, and collective wisdom making a positive impact to benefit Oregon’s children and families.The ELD is responsible for oversight of a statewide early care and education service delivery system. The Office of Child Care (OCC) is the largest working group within the ELD, and is responsible for the design and implementation of the state’s child care regulatory system. This includes the licensing program, compliance, enforcement, professional and technical assistance. OCC has licensing and regulatory oversight of approximately 1000 Certified Child Care Centers, 600 Certified Family Child Care homes and 3000 Registered Family Child Care homes. OCC also has responsibilities for the development and implementation of the state’s child care plan pursuant to the federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
The Central Background Registry Manager performs a full range of supervisory duties and serves on the OCC leadership team developing strategic plans, defining operational functions, gauging effectiveness, and recommending action plans that affect outcomes and goals. This position directly supervises a subordinate manager, lead workers, and administrative support staff whose responsibilities include maintaining the division’s Criminal Background Registry (CBR) and processing facility applications. In this role, you will coordinate with Regional, Legal and Enforcement managers, Department of Justice attorneys, Compliance team members, Licensing and Intake Specialists and others to inform them of issues and problem solve as necessary. You will be collaborating with multiple stakeholders regarding the Central Background Registry including national involvement in criminal history, child protective services, adult protective services and foster care involvement.
Daily Tasks can be varied accordingly due to the time of year and include:
Provide guidance and assistance to the background check staff along with the subordinate manager of the Customer Service and Intake groups.
Plan, assign, and review work of staff; Monitor employee performance to assure accuracy and that policies and procedures are followed.
Support the professional development needs of staff.
Monitor program processes, procedures and results for compliance with regulations, and to identify potential changes to increase effectiveness.
Ensure that the facility application and Central Background Registry processes are carried out within the requirements of federal and state laws and rules as well as agency policies and standards.
Responsible for oversight of operation expenses related to program unit expenditures, budgeting and forecasting needs related to legislative budget preparation.
Evaluate program operations and services; recommend and plan actions to bring about or improve compliance with regulations and program goals
Why ODE?
At the Department of Education, we are a diverse and dynamic group of individuals working toward a common goal where we all want to see Oregon’s youth continue to learn, grow and thrive. We are an agency that is made up of continuous learners engaging in a positive environment that provides opportunities for career growth, professional development and cross-training.
Family Friendly Benefits!
We highly encourage work/life balance and overall wellness for all employees and we proudly offer a selection of full medical, vision and dental benefit packages for employees and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost. Benefits include paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and 10 paid holidays a year. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
If you are ready to join a wonderful team in teaching and guiding the future generations of Oregonians, I encourage you to apply today!
