Assistant Director, CCU, Bureau of Childcare

Assistant Director, CCU, Bureau of Childcare

• DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On: 12/31/2025

• Full-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

• Exam May Be Required

Department

Child Care

Salary Range:

$69,880.00 – $96,000.00

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Job Description

The Bureau of Child Care ensures that child care services in New York City operate in compliance with the New York City Health Code and New York State Social Service regulations and are licensed or permitted as required by law. The Bureau routinely monitors child care programs to protect the health and safety of children while in the child care environment and actively works to improve and expand access to high quality programs which support early childhood development and learning. The Bureau seeks to hire an Assistant Director of the Central Clearance Unit to ensure compliance with legislative mandates to conduct comprehensive background checks for child care staff.


DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Develop, implement and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and protocols for comprehensive background checks;
• Assign, supervise and evaluate the work of the Central Clearance Units supervisors;
• Evaluate program performance, provide and hoc project management and reporting, and inform agency decision-making;
• Review databases and case files for timely, accurate and complete entries;
• Direct the training and development of new staff and reinforcement training for current staff in protocols, procedures and regulations;
• Interpret Health Code and other regulations for child care operators and the public, and liaise with other bureau units, governmental agencies and stakeholders;
• Ensure adherence to protocols and mandates surrounding use, storage, and release of confidential or privileged information.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Extensive working knowledge of city, state and federal child care regulations, and the operational landscape of the NYC child care delivery system;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to think outside the box to analyze and modify organizational structures with an eye toward improvement, accountability and control;
• Ability to distill complex material and data into actionable recommendations;
• Proven record of working effectively with a diverse work force, program operators, and various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.


Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.


Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!


The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.


ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR (NOT PR - 31121

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment, or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Job ID

764060

Posted until

02/28/2026

Title code

31121

Civil service title

ASSOCIATE INVESTIGATOR (NOT PR

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Assistant Director, CCU, Bureau Of Childcare

• Experience Level:

  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

02

Number of positions

1

Work location

125 Worth Street, Nyc

• Category:

  Health

Assistant Director, CCU, Bureau of Childcare