Head Start Quality, Safety & Compliance Coordinator

Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Quality, Safety, & Compliance Coordinator to ensure program compliance with Head Start standards and DCFS licensing. Under the Regional Director, you will oversee safety, training, data management, and site supervision at our Chicago location.

You will lead site teams, monitor documents, audits, and staff files; provide coaching and professional development; and collaborate with leadership to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3 years of Head Start/Early Head Start experience.
• 2-3 years of administrative, supervisory, or coaching experience.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Familiarity with DCFS Licensing Standards and ISBE/PFA/PI Standards.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams to problem solve and collaborate to address site needs and challenges.
• Provide training and technical assistance as needed.
• Review data analysis with site teams and provide recommendations.
• Use data to coach partner site directors.
• Implement reflective and strength-based practices.
• Track funder-required documents accurately.
• Review transcripts and requirements to ensure center staff meet Head Start qualifications.
• Review staff waiver requests and requirements.
• Complete monthly monitoring and follow-up with site directors.

Skills

Training skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tech proficiency

MS Office

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Quality, Safety, & Compliance Coordinator to ensure program compliance with Head Start standards and DCFS licensing. Under the Regional Director, you will oversee safety, training, data management, and site supervision at our Chicago location.

You will lead site teams, monitor documents, audits, and staff files; provide coaching and professional development; and collaborate with leadership to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.