Action Pathways, Inc. · 3 months ago
Head Start Compliance Coordinator
Fayetteville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$49K/yr - $49K/yr
1+ years expAction Pathways, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Compliance Coordinator to ensure adherence to Head Start Performance Standards and regulations. This role involves monitoring program operations, conducting site visits, and providing training to maintain compliance and improve program quality.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Conducts ongoing monitoring of Head Start centers, facilities, and operations to ensure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), federal, and state regulations
Monitors contracted facilities, including childcare centers and family childcare homes, to ensure contract compliance
Resolve and troubleshoot compliance concerns in a timely manner
Maintains complete and accurate compliance documentation in program databases and systems
Prepares and distributes timely reports, updates, and findings to supervisors and management
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to assess program compliance and performance
Identifies compliance issues and develops action plans to address them
Develops and conducts training for staff on policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to improve program quality and compliance
Provides technical assistance and guidance to staff to support compliance efforts
Ensures that health and safety standards are met across all program sites, including health, safety, and risk assessment in a school system environment
Works collaboratively with program leadership, directors, site directors, staff, and other agencies to foster a culture of accountability and excellence
Maintains confidentiality of client, family, and agency information
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social science, health, health administration, social work, psychology, business administration, or related fields
Minimum 1 years working with Head Start family services, health, mental health and nutrition services, and/or education services
Minimum 1 years working with the ChildPlus database system or similar database
It is the employee's responsibility to obtain and keep current all certifications, licenses, physicals, etc., at all times
The employee must have a valid driver's license with reliable transportation
The employee must be in good health as evidenced by an annual physical and TB test with negative results
The employee is encouraged to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications
Comprehensive knowledge of the Head Start Program, federal regulations, and state childcare regulations
Excellent oral and written communication skills to explain complex regulations and policies to diverse stakeholders
Proficiency in database management, computer applications (Microsoft Office, Google), and using technology to track and report data
Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and use findings to inform program improvements
Ability to work independently with minimal direction, demonstrate leadership, and work effectively with diverse populations and agencies
Background check with state and Federal law enforcement agencies required
Selected applicants must submit to a pre-employment substance abuse screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs and alcohol as specified in agency policies
Must submit and receive negative results for random testing of same
The employee must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License
Must be able to pass a post-offer physical examination
The employee must be able to complete a criminal background check and maintain an active Criminal Background Check (CBC) Qualification letter through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development
Any new charges or convictions could result in disqualification
If the individual has been placed on the Responsible Individual List (RIL), Child Maltreatment Registry (CMR), or the Sex Offender Registry (SOR), this will result in disqualification
Benefits
Zero-cost Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (Employee only)
Retirement plan with 100% employer matching
Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal leave
13 Paid Holidays
Spring Break (for Head Start)
Paid professional development training
Education assistance
Auto mileage reimbursement for official travel
Employee discounts
Bragg Mutual Credit Union Membership
Employee Recognition Events
Company
Action Pathways, Inc.
As an anti-poverty organization, we advocate for individuals and communities, through developing pathways into economic stability and by providing alerts and challenges to actions and policies that foster disadvantaged, poor, at risk communities and individuals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase