Child Care Licensor | Social & Health Program Consultant 2 (SHPC2) - Everett

Our vision is to ensure that "Washington state's children and youth grow up safe and healthy-thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

This recruitment has been reposted for additional applications. If you have already applied, there is no need to reapply - your application status remains unchanged.

Job Title : Child Care Licensor (SHPC2)

Location : Everett, WA - This position is full-time / flexible / hybrid

Closes : Friday November 28th, 2025

Salary :  $5,271 - $7,082 Monthly

Do you want to be part of an organization that is purpose driven and passionate about their work? We need your regulatory licensing experience in our Everett office to license child care homes, centers and school age programs. We're looking for a Child Care Licensor (SHPC2) to join our team in Everett to help ensure our communities have safe, licensed childcare options.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity :

As a Child Care Licensor, you will administer uniform procedures for recruitment, development, licensing, technical assistance, monitoring, complaint inspections, and legal activities of all required child care and early learning environments, including but not limited to Child Care Centers, School Age, and Family Home Child Care programs.

Some of what you'll do :

• Verify care licensing qualifications in MERIT for applicants, licensees, family members, and staff for all required early learning providers.
• Submit initial, non-expiring, and probationary licenses and certifications to the Child Care Licensing Supervisor.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance to early learning providers.
• Establish and / or maintain a file for each required early learning provider in accordance with DCYF's agency specific schedule and DCYF's Child Care policies and procedures.
• Update assigned licenses per DCYF policy and procedure to ensure they do not expire in the licensing management system.
• Conduct initial and annual evaluations of required child care and early learning environments.
• Assess child care facilities to ensure the environment is safe and healthy.
• Assess child care activities and equipment to ensure developmental appropriateness, an anti-biased approach and cultural relevancy of early learning services.
• Complete licensing complaints in accordance with DCYF Child Care policies and procedures and documents in the licensing management system activities.
• Initiate adverse actions when necessary in consultation with the Child Care Licensing Supervisor.
• Work with applicants and licensees to resolve identified licensing violations to ensure compliance with child care licensing requirements.
• Provide information on becoming licensed, including : licensing orientation; Early Achievers program requirements, enrollment, training, resources, and support services.

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Notes :

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following :

How do I apply?

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position :

Supplemental Information :

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and / or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position requires at least a minimum of two (2) years driving experience and a valid driver's license.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information :  https : / / wfse.org /

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application / interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.

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