Characteristics of Work This is a full time position that involves professional work to ensure effective compliance of the Head Start Performance Standards through ongoing monitoring of data from all services areas. Performs work by implementing and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance and performance process to measure, evaluate, and assure quality and performance of the Head Start program according to the Office of Head Start Review Monitoring and the Head Start Performance Standards. Maintains a thorough knowledge of Head Start. Work is performed under the supervision of the President/CEO or designee. Most important aspect of the work involves monitoring, Galileo input, and maintenance of records.
Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with two (2) years of experience in Head Start/Early Head Start program operations. Knowledge of community action agencies; comprehensive knowledge of the federal Head Start Program, rules and regulations, policies and procedures related to Head Start Performance Standards; experience in monitoring, mentoring or coaching, data integration/analysis, community outreach and programmatic reporting; demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of independence, initiative, tact, and judgment; and ability to communicate effectively.
Special Requirements
Applicants must:
-pass Criminal Background and Child Abuse Central Registry Checks.
-meet State health requirements.
-have a valid Mississippi's driver's license
Supervisory Control The Quality Assurance Specialist is directly responsible to the President/C.E.O. or designee. The Quality Assurance Specialist will be evaluated semi-annually by the President/C.E.O. or designee. The evaluation will be conducted through a process of performance monitoring and progress reviews. The evaluation will be reviewed and approved by the President/C.E.O.