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Quality Assurance Specialist (child Care Program Admin I)

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$68,720.08 - $114,533.12 Annually
Closing date
Nov 14, 2020

Job Details

Job Announcement

Works as the Head Start Quality Assurance Specialist. Collects, analyzes and tracks data to ensure compliance and supervises Public Health Nurse III, Early Head Start Family Child Care Manager, Early Head Start Family Child Care Specialist II, Family and Community Engagement Specialist, Nutritionist and the Human Services Assistant. Works under the general supervision of the Head Start Division Director.

Location: Pennino Building in Fairfax, Virginia.

Illustrative Duties

  • Directs or assists with the development and implementation of policy and procedures within the division relating to child care facility standards, program registration, fee schedules, billing, training, and/or eligibility;
  • Directs or assists with the hiring, staffing and supervision of all branches and programs within the division;
  • Directs or assists with planning for children with special needs and program requirements;
  • Develops and implements plans for program evaluation;
  • Directs or assists with preparation of the division budget and monitors division expenditures;
  • Conducts needs assessments to determine community needs for services;
  • Coordinates within the Office for Children and with other county agencies and service providers to formulate strategies and long-range plans to provide services for children;
  • Coordinates expansion plans with other involved county and community based organizations;
  • Maintains cooperative relationships with other county agencies, service providers, and community based organizations;
  • Attends meetings with subcommittees of the Child Care Advisory Council and other advisory groups/committees as appropriate;
  • Provides a public relations liaison with local, state, and national child care groups.


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of day care administration and child/family development programs;
  • Demonstrated skills in needs assessment and strategic planning;
  • Excellent skills in oral and written communication;
  • Demonstrated ability to train and monitor the activities of a large group of child care professionals;
  • Ability to plan and implement program evaluation plans.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; plus four years of professional experience in child care administration, early childhood education, or related human service administration. A master's degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer. Appointee must also complete a tuberculosis (TB) test prior to appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s in Early Childhood Education and experience with Head Start and supervising staff from various disciplines. Proficiency in Spanish.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary. Analytic ability to analyze data, track and create charts and articulate outcomes. Incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
Website
Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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