Head Start Program Support Specialist

Job Description:

• Provide necessary support to the managing of Head Start and Early Head Start grant programs
• Accurate and timely analysis and review of funding applications according to established Regional Office timeframes and procedures
• Review and analysis of recipient program performance reports, Incident reports and complaints, information, and indicators
• Provision of accurate and timely regulatory and policy guidance to Head Start recipients
• Coordinate and incorporate Regional Management (RPM & SPS), TTA (Training & Technical Assistance), and Grants Specialist staff on all recipient case work
• Conduct monthly calls with recipients and Regional Grants Specialists covering Checkpoint Data, Self-Assessment, Enrollment, Staff Salaries and Retention, Community Assessments, Continuous Improvements, Transitions and other recipient specific topics
• Participate in all required Regional meetings and conferences
• Conduct annual site visits to recipients as part of the five-year monitoring cycle for grant oversight according to Regional Office protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, human services, public administration, or related field, from an accredited university or college
• At least 2 years of progressive professional experience directly related to early childhood programs, with a preference for Head Start/Early Head Start programs
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a variety of web-based and off-the-shelf data management software packages
• Demonstrated ability to aggregate, analyze, and present data gathered from multiple sources
• Expertise in federal monitoring of early childhood programs
• Knowledge of the federal grant guidelines and the Federal Grant Life Cycle is desired
• Strong organizational, administrative and project coordination skills
• Computer, Internet and general proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn and operate web-based systems, such as those used by the Office of Head Start is also required

Benefits:

• partially subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage
• fully vested 401k plan with company match
• company paid life and disability insurance plans
• paid family leave
• generous paid time off policy