CHILD CARE SPECIALIST




Job Description

General Overview

Under direction from Social Program Supervisor or higher-level administrator, makes off-site visits to child care providers that are state licensed or seeking state licensing; conducts certification/re-certification for providers and/or recruits, evaluates private homes or community agencies that provide direct child care services and/or assesses clients to determine child care needs along with developing service plan. Provides technical assistance. Establishes and maintains working relationships with community agencies. Determines and redetermines eligibility for publicly funded child care programs. Interviews clients over the phone and in person; collects data; enters data into computerized systems processes electronic alerts and documents; prepares correspondence and reports; attends training as required; demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications
Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below. Completion of bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences or other related discipline, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience. Must possess a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of interviewing, social work techniques, agency and department policies and procedures*; community resources and services; case management; social services policies, programs, rules and regulations; intermediate mathematical procedures. Ability to utilize a variety of computer systems, databases, and software applications; reads, interprets, and applies pertinent federal and state rules and regulations; defines problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; prepare accurate documentation; communicate effectively; develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate records; train or instruct others. (*Indicates developed after employment).

Job Duties
The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification.

Conducts certification/re-certification for county child care providers. Recruits and evaluates private homes that provide direct child care services. Conducts site visits. Reviews and monitors clients’ use of services as well as the functioning of county child care providers. Monitors provider performance and enforces program compliance, including issuing corrective actions when standards are not met; Represents the agency at revocation hearings, including providing testimony and documentation as needed.

Determines and re-determines clients’ eligibility for publicly funded child care programs. Assesses clients to determine child care needs. Reviews financial resources, family composition, employment and/or training schedules, hours of child care need, and geographical concerns. Provides technical assistance to child care providers; attends related training, conferences, seminars, and meetings. Obtains or prepares and maintains documentation, forms, correspondence, records, and reports. Develops and maintains working relationships with agency staff, community agencies, governmental agencies, and service providers.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Majority of work is performed in an office environment, and employee will regularly be exposed to normal hazards associated with an office environment. The employee may experience a client's anger and frustration, and close contact is possible in an unhealthy environment. During home/site visitations the employee may be exposed to inclement weather.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel to and access the various assigned work sites, other offices and agencies, homes and institutions.
  • Job is physically comfortable. Typically requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, keying/typing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions; use of hands to finger, handles, or feel.
  • May be occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visions, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. 


Work Location:
1180 South Main Street
Akron, Ohio 44301

Work Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Pre-employment Screenings Required:
FBI & BCI Background Check
Driving Record Check
Drug & Alcohol Screening

Note: The primary responsibilities of this position will be day care provider certification, but employee will assist with client eligibility duties as needed.

Position : 161405006

Code : 20261600-7

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : JFS 2696 B

Job Family : SOCIAL SERVICES

Posting Start : 08/14/2026

Posting End : 12/31/2026

Details : Click for Benefits Info

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $23.23