Grantee Specialist - Region in AZ, CA,or NV

GRANTEE SPECIALIST – OFFICE OF HEAD START TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGION 9

STGi is currently seeking a Grantee Specialist to support our Head Start Training and Technical Assistance team. The Grantee Specialist (GS) must work remotely and reside in AZ, CA, or NV.

Minimum of 5 years Head Start Experience Required to Apply.

The Grantee Specialist (GS) has a strong program design and management background to support our Head Start Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) team in Region IX. The GS provides intensive on‑site training and technical assistance to grant recipients based on Regional or Area Office assignments. The GS is deployed to work directly with recipients with program and management compliance findings identified through the federal monitoring process.

Assignments require travel and the ability to work on‑site for periods ranging from one day to several weeks.

• Provide on‑site, group and virtual TTA to grant recipients related to governance, program management and fiscal operations, including supporting recipients in the following areas: correction of noncompliance and deficiencies identified through the federal monitoring process as directed by the RO; development and implementation of corrective action plans that address root causes of noncompliance and deficiencies for grant recipients; effective program management in areas of concern identified through the Regional or Area Office oversight processes;
  
  coordination of TTA with Early Childhood, Health, and Family Engagement Specialists; support grant recipients to develop procedures and skills to aggregate, analyze, and use data obtained through multiple sources; develop and provide effective presentations and training in the areas related to program management and fiscal operations; maintain regular and timely communication with the appropriate Regional or Area Office staff on delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement;
  
  provide resources that are appropriate to support the corrective action (QIP) process for assigned recipients; provide all data entry of action steps and progress in required OHS reporting systems such as Smart Hub and the Head Start Enterprise System; participate in national, regional and state work groups and meetings as directed by OHS and the GS Manager; support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.

• Familiarity with the Improving School Readiness for Head Start Act of 2007, Head Start and Early Head Start Programs, OHS Monitoring Protocols and processes, Head Start Program Performance Standards and other regulations, and an understanding of the corrective action/Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) process.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Providing training and technical consulting assistance to an audience with varying skill levels.
• Sustained concentration and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload and deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Sufficient flexibility to work on‑site with HS/EHS programs for periods of time.
• Risk management skills which include identification, analysis and mitigation.
• Valid driver license and access to transportation.
• A minimum of five years of experience related to program and/or organizational management and/or fiscal operations with Head Start/Early Head Start programs and the development and implementation of comprehensive management systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting grant recipients to improve the effectiveness and quality of program operations and management systems.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance that includes working with governing bodies, management teams and program staff.
• Experience assisting organizations to address compliance issues.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with the ability to adapt to different sizes and types of audiences.
• Experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to a range of audiences using a variety of formats, including virtual.
• Demonstrated expertise in fiscal areas including…