Head Start Program Quality Coordinator

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YMCA of the USA
Kansas City, MO, USA
Full-time

The Program Quality Coordinator provides expertise and oversight in the Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA) area of the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Head Start Act, ensuring program compliance with all regulations per applicable standards.  This position provides ongoing training and technical assistance for the assigned program areas.

Our Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide services to support the diverse needs of our families and focus on school readiness for children six-weeks old through pre-kindergarten.  This includes an enrollment of around 400 children at five locations in Clay, Platte, and Jackson counties.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Administer provisions of Head Start Performance Standards, accreditation and licensing of Head Start centers.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
    • Provide coordination in the planning and development of the program and center level calendars.
    • Monitor the implementation of CACFP.
    • Three audits per year, including files, kitchen production records, classroom observations, menus.
    • Monthly submission for reimbursement.
    • Responsible for providing information for state audits as needed.
    • Renew application with licensing renewals.
    • Provide annual and on-going CACFP training and technical assistance as needed.
  • Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA)
    • Implement quarterly monitoring of files to ensure compliance with ERSEA requirements and complete a comparison with ChildPlus data for accuracy.
    • Maintain up to date information on sites and enrollment in the Head Start Enterprise System data base.
    • Provide input and solutions to develop and or revise the agency’s ERSEA systems, policies and procedures.
    • Provide updates and training to associates and families in all aspects of ERSEA, the annual review and revision of selection criteria based on the identified needs of the program and community
  • Monitor the implementation of Family Advocate activities for insuring program compliance inclusive of:
    • Review and Update of the Community Assessment
    • Recruitment
    • Selection and eligibility
    • Maintaining Funded Enrollment
    • Average Daily Attendance
    • Follow up on absenteeism
    • CACFP weekly reporting
  • Facilitate the development of community partnerships that support recruitment of those families most in need of Head Start services including homeless families and children in foster care.
  • Attend Parent Policy Committee meetings to provide reports on assigned areas.
  • Ensure the program maintains records and data in a confidential manner.
  • Provide input and solutions to develop and or revise the agency’s systems, policies and procedures.
  • Provide updates and training to associates and families.
  • Write and submit assigned reports accurately and on time.
  • Monitor and ensure the accuracy of data in assigned areas to be used in the agency-wide Program Information Report (PIR).  
  • Monitor the implementation of component area activities for insuring program compliance.
  • Evaluate and design work and monitoring plan for the Head Start Performance Standards.
  • Assist with evaluating the performance of associates in assigned areas and recommend subsequent personnel action to director.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three years experience in program management.
  • Proficient in use of technology.
  • Experience in meeting grant requirements, center accreditation, state licensing and CACFP or USDA preferred.
  • Able to work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner.
  • Sensitivity to individuals representing a variety of family, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Able to make independent and sound decisions in a fast paced environment.
  • Able to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
  • Detail oriented with good organizational skills, and be multi-task proficient.
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to new software.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=26905&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 7 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit