LICENSING SUPERVISOR

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

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To supervise and direct activities for professional staff performing duties related to social care facility licensing programs, such as those related to child care centers, residential homes and juvenile justice detention centers.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor

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

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over Licensing Specialists 1 and/or 2.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Licensing Specialist 2 by the presence of supervisory responsibility.

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.

Plans and supervises procedures and survey operations for the statewide licensing of social care facilities to determine compliance with state and federal regulations.

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.

Supervises, coordinates and reviews overall survey activities of licensing specialists.

Selects and assigns staff, identifies staff development needs, and ensures that necessary training is obtained for professional specialists, providers and upon request, the general public.

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

Participates in the development of administrative and operational plans, policies and procedures to ensure that the operation of the Licensing section is consistent with the Department objectives and federal guidelines.

Acts as regional liaison between the Licensing Section and Louisiana's Quality Rating System's Coordinators.
Represents the Licensing section at various state and local meetings, conferences, and functions. Meets with government officials, private officials, professionals and others on matters pertaining to child care issues. May work closely and coordinate programs with other state agencies pertaining to licensing activities.

May conduct licensing surveys and complaint investigations as directed by State Office.

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.