Head Start Grantee Specialist- Region IV

ICF seeks an experienced Grantee Specialist to support the Office of Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Region 4 contract. The specialist 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. The Grantee Specialist will provide onsite and virtual consultation to recipients, governing bodies, directors and program managers to correct deficiencies and non-compliances identified through the national monitoring system and provide planning and management technical assistance to support continuous quality improvement.

This position is home-based in one of the OHS TTA Region 4 contract states (Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky), travel will be required to fulfill the requirements of the position in any of the Region 4 contract states, Washington, DC, and other locations as required. Approximately 50% travel is required.

Basic Qualifications

The Grantee Specialist shall have:

• A minimum of a BA or BS Degree from an accredited university or college.
• If the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago, the resume should specifically detail courses, conferences, seminars attended or relevant work experience within the last 3-5 years.
• 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' communicating, both orally and in writing, with the ability to adapt to different size and types of audiences.
• 1+ years' experience operating computer software systems and technology skills with virtual platforms.
• 1+ years' experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to a range of audiences using a variety of formats to include virtual.
• 1+ years' experience analyzing data and systems assisting programs to make data driven decisions.
• Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Key Responsibilities

The Grantee Specialist (GS) shall provide the following in-person or virtually as determined by the area office.

• Provide on-site, individualized, group, and virtual T/TA to recipients related to governance, program management, and fiscal operations, including supporting recipients in the following areas:
  • Correction of areas of noncompliance and deficiencies identified through the federal monitoring process. This may require on-site work for periods of time ranging from one to several days concurrently.
  • Development and implementation of corrective action plans that address root causes of the areas of noncompliance and deficiencies for recipients, in partnership with the program specialist and as directed by the Area Office.
  • Effective program management in areas of concern identified through the Area Office oversight processes.
• Maintain regular and timely communication with the appropriate Area Office staff on delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement.
• Coordinate TTA with Early Childhood, Family Engagement, and Health Specialists to support effective integration of management systems related to improvements to education, family services, and health services, as directed by the Area Office.
• Support recipients to develop procedures and skills to aggregate, analyze, and use data obtained through multiple sources.
• Develop and provide effective presentations and training in areas related to program management and fiscal operations.
• Participate in national, regional, and state work groups and meetings as directed by the OHS COR.
• Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.

Preferred Skills

• 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.
• 1+ years' experience related to human resource issues within small to medium non-profit agencies.
• 1+ years' experience with Head Start facilities in maintenance, renovation, and/or construction.
• 1+ years' exper