LICENSING CONSULTANT

SS417 $53,643 - $96,533
Creation Date: 06/21/2013
Change Date: 04/22/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform professional programmatic support functions in relation to social care facility licensing programs, such as those related to child care centers, residential homes and juvenile justice detention centers.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from a Program Manager 1-SS or other higher level personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May directly or functionally supervise a staff of clerical employees.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Licensing Specialist 2 by the presence of responsibility for programmatic administrative functions such as contract monitoring, policy planning and clearances, and research and analysis.

Differs from Program Manager 1-Social Services (licensing manager) by the absence of managerial responsibility for the licensing program.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Reviews reports and results of surveys for determination of proper action relative to licensing of facilities.

Advises and consults with administrators pertaining to licensing procedures, policies and regulations.

Formulates current and long range plans and policies.

Prepares and submits any required rulemaking to enact licensing regulations.

Revises rules, regulations, and procedures to meet changes in law or policies.

Assists in analyzing the impact of federal, state, and local legislation, advises agency officials, prepares position statements, presents testimony, and writes legislation.

Plans and coordinates regular and special studies, inspections or investigations of phases or overall operations of facilities.

Formulates recommendations regarding licensing of providers of services.

Manages the investigations of complaints received on unlicensed and licensed programs.

Provides consultation to providers regarding child care licensing issues, programs and procedures.

Works closely with and coordinates programs with other state agencies pertaining to licensing activities.

Identifies staff development needs and ensures that necessary training is obtained.

Prepares, conducts and participates in in-service training for professional specialists, providers and upon request, the general public.

Monitors and ensures collection of fees for licensure, license renewals and other required fees.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education; OR

An advanced degree plus three years of experience in hospital, nursing home, or day care center administration, early childhood development program regulation, social services, administrative services, or education.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment.

This position requires the incumbent to travel.