Family Services, Health and Disabilities Implementation and Compliance Specialist

Talent at Upbring•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your Mission in Action The Implementation and Compliance Specialist (ICS) performs advanced-level work developing, implementing, and maintaining ongoing quality assurance and performance processes used to measure, evaluate, and ensure the compliance and quality performance of the Head Start Program. This position requires extensive travel to assess sites in both newly awarded and established grant areas. The role will oversee the implementation of ongoing quality assurance and monitoring systems related to licensing requirements, ERSEA, Health, Disabilities, and PFCE components. Additionally, the position involves evaluating surrounding demographics, fostering partnerships with former grantees, and reviewing inherited child files as needed to facilitate program transition.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
3 years’ experience in the family and community engagement field, including experience in program management, and providing technical assistance
Experience working with Head Start regulations, State and Federal related Child Development Programs and State licensing

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
5 years ‘of increasingly responsible experience performing work in ERSEA, alongside the minimum qualifications listed above
Working knowledge of Child Plus database
Bilingual Spanish English based on service population

Responsibilities

Develops, organizes, and implements continuous monitoring and quality assurance systems to ensure programmatic, financial, and regulatory compliance with Head Start standards
Reviews and verifies files and inventory related to ERSEA, Health, PFCE, and Disabilities for Head Start-eligible families and children from the previous grantee to ensure eligibility during the transition
Facilitate and l ead internal self-assessments, continuous quality improvement meetings, and program data reviews while collaborating with the Compliance and Leadership Teams to complete the program’s Self-Assessment, Annual Reviews, and the program’s yearly Program Information Report (PIR) as nee ded
Oversee and provide guidance on the internal review of alleged incidents involving Upbring Head Start students and/or staff
Participates in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, and workshops as assigned
Updates the leadership team on program status and addresses any concerns related to ERSEA, Health, PFCE, and Disabilities
Ensures ongoing monitoring, tracking, follow-up, and analysis of enrollment data; produces regular reports for management meetings and/or on an as-needed basis; maintains systems, databases, files, etc., ensuring the security of data
Provides consultation and technical expertise and assistance to lead ers and partner agencies for the purpose of developing and implementing programs, plans strategies, goals , and objectives focused on priorities for students and families ; inc luding ongoing technical assistance and training as needed
Researches, synthesizes, and analyzes data, internal and external reports, trends in education, and community characteristics to support the program strategy, projects, and information needs of the management team and community; presents data, information, and analyzes; makes program recommendations based on research findings; composes narrative and statistical reports based on findings
Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in the Child Abuse and Neglect Polic y
Comply with the company code of conduct and other applicable regulations and requirements, including Licensing Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Upbring policies, and procedures, Child Care Minimum Standards, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
Other duties and projects as assigned