QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT

Head Start / Early Head Start

GRADE 4 CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Program Manager/Head Start Director Employee must understand that he/she is an ambassador for the Agency and represents Agency values and principles. Attitude and personal appearance are important ingredients to public relations and representation of Community Action Development Corporation (CADC). Dress and personal appearance requirements may be made by program Directors and the Executive Director that project appropriate image or impact health and safety issues.

CADC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICE PROVIDER END EMPLOYER.

Job Summary Ensure compliance with State and Federal performance standards. Monitor facilities in order to ensure environmental health and safety standards are met. Works with DHS Licensing workers and On-site Managers to see that all licensing requirements are met at all centers. Obtain Red Cross certification to help with agency training and observations. Duties and Responsibilities Notify licensing worker immediately with any reportable changes at HS/EHS centers. Keep all licensing paper work up to date and submit it to the responsible licensing worker in a timely manner. Receive all licensing visit forms and see that any noted problems are corrected. Assist with centers meeting the Department of Human Services licensing requirements concerning reports from the Health Department and County Sanitarian. On center visits, check to see the licensing requirements are being met. See that centers do environmental health/safety checks 4 times per year. Prepare/update the Emergency Preparedness booklet annually. Assist with First Aid and CPR training as needed. Assist staff with Professional Development. Ensure proper tracking for center staff is up to date and current according to state and federal requirements. Assist with appropriate and required training topics are included and obtained to meet standard qualifications and requirements including data entered on the CECPD website. Keep accurate records. Be able and willing to attend trainings. Other duties as assigned by Head Start Director or Executive Director. Assist with ensuring that the agency tracking system is current and up to date. Qualifications Must have a high school Diploma or GED. Knowledge of DHS Licensing Requirements, Caring for Children Basics and Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards. Ability to communicate with Federal monitors, licensing workers, Head Start center staff and administrative staff. Ability to conduct training and observations as requested. Physical Demands Ability to lift, move and work in stressful atmosphere. Ability to drive agency vans. Other Employee must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must have the ability to negotiate contracts and maintain records to meet the USDA requirements. Travel is required.