Childcare Investigator and Inspector Training

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive training services for Childcare Investigators/Inspectors. The training should focus on investigative procedures and techniques specifically designed for regulatory investigators, inspectors, and enforcement administrators tasked with overseeing childcare program compliance. The training curriculum must encompass key areas such as understanding regulatory framework, introductory investigative techniques, interviewing skills, report writing, conflict resolution and management, ethical considerations, case studies, and understanding the role of community resources. The vendor must have prior experience in providing similar training services and have the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to provide the service. • The training program must be structured as 40 hours of instruction, delivered over a period of two weeks, including both in-person and online components. • The vendor must provide all necessary equipment, such as projectors, screens, and materials for participants. • The training must be conducted at state-approved facilities with the capacity to accommodate the training requirements. • The vendor will be required to provide deliverables such as comprehensive training materials, attendance records, and a summary report. • The vendor must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in education, criminal justice, social work, or a related field, and at least five years of documented experience in regulatory investigations or inspections related to childcare programs.