Licensing Officer, Child Care

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.
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We are currently looking to fill a Relief Full Time opportunity for a Licensing Officer, Child Care at Health Promotion and Prevention Services located in Delta, BC. This relief role is available until November 2024 or until return of incumbent.
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Detailed Overview
Performs professional, administrative, inspectional and advisory work involving the licensing and inspection of child care facilities; responsible for evaluating compliance to the requirements of the Child Care Licensing Regulation during all licensing functions, including; applications and assessments, inspections and investigations related to Community Care facilities. Plans and implements community development and education projects related to licensing requirements. This is a multi-site position that will be expected to carry out duties at various sites throughout Fraser Health.
Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and evaluates Licensing resources, and shares these with Licensees as required.
• Processes applications for licenses including evaluating the premises program and policies and the suitability of applicants.
• Applies legislation through a program of education and progressive enforcement, up to and including preparation for legal action if necessary. Prepares reports and makes presentations at hearings as required.
• Evaluates the provision of care to ensure it is achieving intended legislative outcomes with respect to monitoring that persons in care are safe, that their health is being promoted and their dignity maintained.
• Organizes, plans and implements a program of monitoring and inspecting licensed care facilities as outlined in relevant health protection policies and guidelines. Interprets and applies legislation and the relevant health protection policies and guidelines.
• Provides information, guidance, and consultation to licensees, facility staff, licensing colleagues, and other individuals or groups regarding legislation, care requirements, and the provision of quality care.
• Plans and implements educational opportunities for licensees and facility staff as the need is identified.
• Conducts investigations into reportable incidents, complaints and observations to determine non-compliance to the Act and Regulation. Resolves using established or approved guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Prioritizes inspection duties and generates inspection forms and other documentation.
• Works collaboratively with Licensees, colleagues and other agencies to address outstanding issues in facilities.
• Contributes to the development and revision of licensing policies and procedures. Participates in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of Quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains records in accordance with established procedures and policies; prepares/maintains statistical data, correspondence reports and other documentation.
• Participates and attends in-service and other educational programs as required. Identifies learning goals and maintains and updates current competence and knowledge within area of practice.

Qualifications
Education, Training & Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, such as Child and Youth, Early Childhood Education, Supported Child Development or related field. Three (3) years recent, related experience working with a vulnerable population group as defined in the Child Care Licensing Regulation in a child care setting and/or in a community care facility licensing program. Valid Class V BC Driver’s License and possession of a personal vehicle.
Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software.
• Ability to integrate regulatory interpretation, current research, facts, best practices, and experience to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage conflict situations; ability to maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply the applicable legislation and policies in a variety of situations, including public educational forums.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Working knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations; knowledge of education principles, methods and delivery techniques, and the principles of learning and motivation.
• Ability to secure facts through investigation and inspection, adhering to the principles of administrative law and natural justice.
• Ability to organize work, set objectives and priorities, manage time effectively, and achieve established work goals.
• Working knowledge of the care and programming needs of individuals living in residential care settings.
• Ability to review facility records and identify potential health and safety risks.