Primary Purpose:
To provide continuous monitoring of Head Start processes and their supporting application to ensure a comprehensive quality Head Start program and compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and state and local regulations.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to analyze and monitor processes and develop operational performance reports
- Ability to effectively utilize computers with exceptional skills in word processing spreadsheets and database applications
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies evaluation and/or quality improvement processes
Experience:
- Experience in monitoring systems to collect analyze synthesize and report data from both internal and external sources
- Skill and experience in implementing and monitoring program systems for a nonprofit agency educational institution or related entity
- Experience utilizing computerized data systems
- Experience working in a Head Start program preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Model HCDE Head Starts mission vision and values.
- Implement onsite monitoring for all Head Start centers and administration to ensure compliance and to detect possible areas of noncompliance with established regulations and procedures.
- Maintain recordkeeping systems and computerized data tracking systems for all compliance monitoring activities.
- Design implement and report monitoring to support compliance.
- Make recommendations for improving operational activities and processes based on monitoring outcomes.
- Participate in educating staff on identified compliance issues and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in the creation and maintain documentation of the annual ongoing monitoring plan.
- Work collaboratively with a variety of teams including participation on the Selection Committee.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:
IC