Tricia Schaben
Childcare Licensing, Early Childhood, Child Welfare
Elizabeth,CO
Summary
Dynamic Child Care Licensing Specialist and Early Childhood Education Specialist, with a proven track record in enhancing compliance and operational excellence. Skilled in strategic planning and customer service, I foster strong relationships while ensuring adherence to evolving regulations. My attention to detail and adaptability drive successful licensing renewals and community engagement initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Licensing Specialist
Goodwill
01.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service to applicants, addressing inquiries with accurate information and timely responses.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of strategic plans related to the expansion or diversification of company''s licensable offerings.
- Stayed current on industry trends and evolving regulatory landscapes, ensuring company''s licensing strategies remained proactive and well informed.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing licenses to ensure continued alignment with evolving regulations and standards.
- Informed customers by mail or telephone of additional steps needed to obtain licenses.
- Accomplished successful renewal of expiring licenses through meticulous preparation, submission, and follow-up of relevant documentation.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Stayed up-to-date on CO laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
- Ensure organizational excellence and quality of operations.
- Build, support and sustain communications and relationships with community member and providers.
- Work closely with multiple ECE council members.
- Promote and effective and positive public image of Child care licensing.
- Complete budget and expense reports.
- Offer technical assistance and guidance to internal and external customers.
Early Childhood Director
Elizabeth School DIstrict
07.2006 - 01.2024
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Duties include but not limited to: Work with local fire and police departments to ensure safety of all children and staff during emergency training drills, lock down procedures, office administrator, answering phones, parent communication, student and family confidentiality, billing through Procare, working with Co. State licensing inspections and compliancy, Health Dept. Inspections and compliancy, running background checks on employees, training employees, Raptor system, budgeting, purchasing program items, Early Childhood reporting, retrieving applications for new hire interviews, interviewing, calling references, purchase orders, P-Card expenditures, CCCAP funding, multi-tasking and other miscellaneous duties.
- Writing of applications for Grants and managed awarded funds.
- Fostered positive relationships with families to support children''s growth and development at home and in the educational setting.
- Oversaw hiring processes for new staff members enlisting the most qualified candidates suitable for respective vacancies within the organization.
- Was an active member of the DAC - District Accountability Council for 11 years.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
North Eastern Junior College
No Degree - Grant Writing
LAP College
Online 04.2022 - 05.2022
Skills
- I bring a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
- Independent, able to work in high stress environment
- Diplomacy, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to follow directions
- Ability to multitask and switch gears quickly without becoming inefficient
- Highly adaptable to a fast-paced environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, elected officials/boards, and other departments/agencies
- Record retention and management, administrative responsibilities, and customer service
Timeline
Child Care Licensing Specialist
Goodwill
01.2024 - Current
No Degree - Grant Writing
LAP College
04.2022 - 05.2022
Early Childhood Director
Elizabeth School DIstrict
07.2006 - 01.2024
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
North Eastern Junior College