20 Jun
CAPS - Scholarship Specialist (Eligibility)
Georgia, Fulton 00000 Fulton USA

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Pay Grade: HSalary: Base Salary of $32,000.00Salary is commensurate with education and experienceBright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is responsible for meeting the child care and early education needs of Georgia's children and their families. It administers the nationally recognized Georgia's Pre-K Program, licenses child care centers and home-based child care, administers Georgia Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program, federal nutrition programs, and managers Quality Rated, Georgia's community powered child care rating system.The department also houses the Head Start State Collaboration Office, distributes federal funding to enhance the quality and availability of child care, and works collaboratively with Georgia child care resource and referral agencies and organizations throughout the state to enhance early care and education.Job Summary:The CAPS Scholarship Specialist (Eligibility) will report to the Scholarship Administration Manager in an assigned region. The Scholarship Administration Specialist will process initial and redetermination CAPS scholarship administration applications to determine program eligibility for applications from an assigned region. The CAPS Scholarship Administration Specialist is responsible for conducting programmatic and operational activities within an assigned region of the scholarship administration function/section of the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program within the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). This includes the eligibility determination process for participation in the CAPS program for both initial and redetermination applications.This position is based at DECAL headquarters in Atlanta.Reliable attendance is an essential function of this position; consistent availability to work scheduled appointments and adhere to report deadlines is required.Job Responsibilities:

The CAPS Eligibility Specialist will perform tasks involving:

o Processing assigned electronic and hard copy initial applications for CAPS scholarships to determine program eligibility.o Processing assigned electronic and hard copy renewal applications for CAPS scholarships to determine ongoing eligibility.o Verifying eligibility through appropriate documents and contact with consumer's employer, education institution, and any other third party entity that may verify eligibility; and applying eligibility policies accordingly.o Processing referrals from Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and/or partner agencies for CAPS scholarships to determine eligibility.o Providing resolution to customer concerns and issues that arise.o Providing initial consumer education.

Works in close collaboration with program administration and family support sections of the CAPS division to ensure seamless service delivery to all families and providers, and exemplary customer service.

Conducts research using a variety of sources to complete, prepare, assemble, process, and/or generate reports and other documentation, or to respond to inquiries, questions or requests.

Enters data from forms, records, reports, and/or other sources into data systems for purposes such as maintaining databases.

Physical Requirements:

Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings.

Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification.

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

The ability to speak clearly, to hear and understand at a normal conversational level, and to receive detailed information through verbal communication

Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.

Full range of hand and finger motion for data entry purposes.

Technical Competencies required to perform the job:

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and organizational skills.

Ability to instill exemplary customer service as a program foundational value and priority.

Demonstrated ability to form and maintain collaboration among partners.

Computer skills in Microsoft Office to include WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT.

Computer skills in state program software such as MAXSTAR, SUCCESS, KOALA, GEORGIA GATEWAY and COMPASS

Competent to answer questions related to child care quality and health and safety, as well as community resources quickly and accurately.

A comprehensive understanding of early care and education settings, as well as both state and community programs and resources for eligible families.

Strong knowledge/experience of program development and implementation.

Experience working with diverse communities and sensitivity to needs and concerns of various cultural groups.

This is a re-advertisement; applicants who previously submitted resumes are still under consideration and will not need to re-apply.Submissions without documented work history listed in the Work Experience or Achievements section cannot be evaluated and therefore will not be considered. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learningis a family-friendly employer, offering flexible work schedules (at supervisory discretion) and a comprehensive compensation package, to include healthcare, retirement, 401-k match, and elective options for health and life insurance, dental and vision. Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. A background check will be completed upon hire, which may consist of any of the following: criminal history, credit history, employment history, educational records, IRS records and driving records.Due to the volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning applications or interview status cannot be provided in writing, over the phone or in person. Only those qualified candidates who are selected for an interview shall receive notification upon the filling of this vacancy. All applicants who submit a complete application package will be considered but may not necessarily receive notification or an interview. The job posting may be subject to being closed at any time without notice.Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND One year of related experience OR High school diploma or GED AND Three years of related experience OR Two years of experience at the lower level Economic Support Cons 1 (SSP050) or position equivalent.Job: Social ServicesOrganization: Early Care and Learning, Georgia Department ofTitle: CAPS - Scholarship Specialist (Eligibility)Location: GA-Fulton-AtlantaRequisition ID: SOC06QE

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