Head Start Quality & Compliance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

ASRS

Sick & Holiday Pay

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a program analyst to monitor and analyze Head Start operations across multiple service areas, ensuring compliance with policy and performance standards. The role involves data collection, monthly reporting, and coordinating resources for families in Show Low, AZ.

Under supervision, you’ll support staff training, assist in developing program goals, and participate in recruitment and personnel processes to maintain high-quality services.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and documents operations, activities, and recordkeeping of all program service areas to ensure compliance.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets information for monthly monitoring reports.
• Collaborates with staff and community agencies to identify resources addressing child and family needs.
• Facilitates and coordinates staff training to promote professional development and ensure program compliance.
• Assists in developing and evaluating Service Areas and Program goals to ensure high-quality services.
• Assists in development, implementation, and monitoring of personnel actions.
• Assists in recruitment activities to enroll eligible children and families.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Cultural competence

Mentoring / training

Office competence

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s Degree in Child Development / related field

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a program analyst to monitor and analyze Head Start operations across multiple service areas, ensuring compliance with policy and performance standards. The role involves data collection, monthly reporting, and coordinating resources for families in Show Low, AZ.

Under supervision, you’ll support staff training, assist in developing program goals, and participate in recruitment and personnel processes to maintain high-quality services.