Head Start Grantee Specialist Manager

1 day ago

New York, New York, United States ICF International Inc Full time

The Grantee Specialist Manager will oversee a team of home-based Grantee Specialists and implement a comprehensive system of quality assurance that promotes effective training and technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start grantees.

As part of this system, the Grantee Specialist Manager will develop professional development plans for Grantee Specialists and support the expansion of their expertise through observation, reflective supervision, professional development, and coaching.

The Grantee Specialist Manager position is supervised by the Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator (TTAC) and will work closely with the Regional Office on short, intermediate, and long-term planning in accordance with OHS Central and Regional Office priorities.

This position is home-based in one of the Region II states and requires travel to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Actively engage with the TTA management team to plan and implement management systems and structures and quality assurance strategies.
  • Implement a comprehensive system of quality assurance for TTA to grantees and contract deliverables related to the work of Grantee Specialists and Health Specialist.
  • Provide effective and timely ongoing oversight and coaching to Grantee Specialists and Health Specialist.
  • Develop and implement professional development for Grantee Specialists and Health Specialist to increase their capability to deliver TA that increases program capacity, supports grantees in developing strong management systems, and strengthens grantee corrective action efforts.
  • Promote ongoing communication and relationships through listening, offering encouragement, and professional support.
  • Communicate with Regional Office staff to ensure coordinated support, messaging, and prioritization of technical assistance to grantees with monitoring findings, management systems concern, under-enrollment, and other risk factors identified by the Regional Office.
  • Conduct at least two observations of the Grantee Specialists and Health Specialist in each performance period to assess quality of TTA provided and determine professional development needs.
  • Implement TTA data aggregation, analysis, and reporting processes that inform and improve the quality and responsiveness of Grantee and Health Specialists TTA services and improve coordination with state, regional and national priorities.
  • Participate in national and regional briefings as well as other regional office meetings as requested by OHS.
  • Provide direct TTA to grantees, as requested by the Regional Office.
  • Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a BA or BS Degree from an accredited university or college.
  • 7+ years' experience that includes at least three years with the provision of technical assistance to HS/EHS programs related to management and fiscal systems.
  • 3+ years of progressive supervision/management and staff development with experience managing remote-located staff preferred.
  • Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Professional Qualifications:

  • Experience developing, implementing, and managing quality assurance systems.
  • Experience working with a management team for planning, and project leadership.
  • Experience analyzing, aggregating, and presenting data gathered from multiple sources.
  • Experience communicating, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.
  • Experience providing professional development.

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