EHSHS Quality Control Specialist, Lakeside

$21.59/hr 40 hrs/wk 44wks/yr

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for monitoring and analyzing program functions and operations to ensure effective program compliance and consistency throughout the Head Start Centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors and documents the operations activities and recordkeeping of all program service areas (including Early Childhood Development Health and Disabilities Services Family and Community Partnerships and Program Design and Management Arizona Department of Health services Licensing Child and Adult Care food Program (CACFP) and NACOG policies and procedures) to ensure program compliance;
• Collects analyzes and interprets information and data for the purpose of preparing and submitting various monthly monitoring reports
• Collaborates with staff and community agencies to identify community resources that address child and family needs
• Facilitates and coordinates staff training to promote professional development and ensure program compliance and consistency
• Assists in developing and evaluating the Service Areas and Program goals and objectives to ensure program compliance and high quality services
• Assists in the development implementation and monitoring of personnel actions
• Assists in the programs recruitment activities to ensure enrollment of eligible children and families

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Child or Human Development Social and Behavioral Sciences or a related field; and one year of experience in a Head Start program; OR three (3) years experience in a Head Start program; OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

N/A

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card Level I
• Motor Vehicle Record (annually)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Early Childhood Education
• Head Start Performance Standards

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Cultural competence
• Mentoring / training competence
• Office competence
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

â < 5% â < 25% X < 50% â < 75% â 100%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Physical Activity: Frequent listening talking sitting and reaching. Occasional walking standing lifting climbing balancing stooping kneeling crawling feeling pushing pulling and repetitive motion.

Physical exertion: Sedentary; X Light; Medium; Heavy; Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.

Working conditions: Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions (snow ice rain) and infectious disease.

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by the state federal or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Human Resources Director .

Benefits include: Agency Paid Health Dental Vision Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Sick & Holiday Pay

Required Experience:

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