Head Start Grantee Specialist

3 days ago


Newark, New Jersey, United States ICF Full time
Job Title: Head Start Grantee Specialist

ICF is seeking an experienced Head Start Grantee Specialist to support the Region II office of Head Start Training and Technical Assistance contract. The successful candidate will have expertise in Head Start operations and a strong working knowledge of administration, planning, and management systems to provide high-quality training and technical assistance (TTA) that improves the capacity of Head Start and Early Head Start programs to meet or exceed the Head Start Performance Standards and applicable Federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide on-site and virtual consultation to recipients, governing bodies, directors, and program managers to correct deficiencies and non-compliances identified through the national monitoring system.
  • Develop and implement a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) that addresses root causes of areas of noncompliance and deficiencies for recipients, as directed by the regional office.
  • Improve program oversight and management in areas of concern identified through the Regional Office oversight processes.
  • Maintain regular and timely communication with the appropriate Regional Office staff on delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement.
  • Coordinate TTA with Early Childhood, Family Engagement, Health, and System Specialists to ensure effective integration of management systems TTA that supports improvements to education, family services, and health services, as directed by the Regional Office.
Requirements:
  • A minimum of a BA or BS Degree from an accredited university or college.
  • 5+ years' experience related to program and/or organizational management and/or fiscal operations with HS/EHS programs and the development and implementation of comprehensive management systems.
  • 1+ years' experience supporting recipients to improve their effectiveness and quality of program operations and management systems.
  • 1+ years' experience providing technical assistance that includes working with governing bodies, management teams, and program staff.
  • 1+ years' experience assisting organizations to address compliance issues.
  • 1+ years' experience communicating, both orally and in writing, to various audiences.
  • 1+ years' experience operating computer software systems and technology skills with virtual platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Head Start expertise in Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA).
  • Experience analyzing data and assisting recipients to make data-informed decisions.
  • Fiscal expertise in areas such as budgeting, multiple funding sources, applicable uniform guidance regulations, Head Start specific audits, and the fiscal role of the governing body.
  • Bilingual Spanish/English.


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