EHS/HS Quality Control Specialist, St. Johns

Socket.dev; St. Johns (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Arizona State Retirement (ASRS)

Sick & Holiday Pay

Job summary

NACOG is seeking a qualified professional to monitor and analyze Head Start program operations, ensuring compliance across services including ECE, health, family partnerships, and CACFP.

Requirements include an associate degree or 3+ years Head Start experience, plus strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills. The role involves coordinating staff training, data reporting, and program development within the NACOG framework.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 3+ years Head Start experience required.
• Background in Child/Human Development or related field preferred.
• Ability to interpret program requirements and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document operations, activities, and recordkeeping to ensure program compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data for monthly monitoring reports.
• Collaborate with staff and community agencies to identify resources addressing child and family needs.
• Facilitate staff training to promote development and compliance.
• Assist in developing and evaluating service areas and program goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Cultural competence

Mentoring / training

Office competence

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s Degree in Child Development or related field

Head Start experience (3+ years)

Job description

$21.59/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 44 wks/yr

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty, this position is responsible for monitoring and analyzing program functions and operations to ensure effective program compliance and consistency throughout the Head Start Centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and documents the operations, activities, and recordkeeping of all program service areas (including Early Childhood Development, Health and Disabilities Services, Family and Community Partnerships and Program Design and Management, Arizona Department of Health services Licensing, Child and Adult Care food Program (CACFP), and NACOG policies and procedures) to ensure program compliance;
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets information and data for the purpose of preparing and submitting various monthly monitoring reports
• Collaborates with staff and community agencies to identify community resources that address child and family needs
• Facilitates and coordinates staff training to promote professional development and ensure program compliance and consistency
• Assists in developing and evaluating the Service Areas and Program goals and objectives to ensure program compliance and high quality services
• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of personnel actions
• Assists in the program’s recruitment activities to ensure enrollment of eligible children and families

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Child or Human Development, Social and Behavioral Sciences, or a related field; and one year of experience in a Head Start program; OR three (3) years’ experience in a Head Start program; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

N/A

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
• Motor Vehicle Record (annually)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Early Childhood Education
• Head Start Performance Standards

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

• Analytical thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Cultural competence
• Mentoring / training competence
• Office competence
• Organizational skills
• Problem solving skills

TRAVEL REQUIRED

< 5% < 25% X < 50% < 75% 100%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Activity: Frequent listening, talking, sitting, and reaching. Occasional walking, standing, lifting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, feeling, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion.

Physical exertion: __ Sedentary; X Light; __ Medium; __ Heavy; __ Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.

Working conditions: Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions (snow, ice, rain), and infectious disease.

NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by the state, federal, or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Director, 928-774-1895, [e-mail].

Benefits

include: Agency Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Sick & Holiday Pay