Description:
WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?
VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.
** The position applies expert-level knowledge of program regulations and policies to maintain adherence to all
funder and licensing requirements for programming within the Residential, Youth and Employment Services
Department. Job duties include conducting regularly scheduled and random compliance monitoring of the
program site, student and staff files, health and safety logs, emergency procedures, billing compliance of funding
sources, as well as regularly reviewing and analyzing program data. To carry out these duties, it is expected that
this position will obtain and maintain expertise in the application of early childhood education programming, Head
Start rules and regulations, licensing regulations, employment services best practices, and other best practices.
Ensures that the program meets or exceeds program objectives, oversees the provision of high-quality services for
program participants, and further ensures on-going compliance with funder requirements and agency policy and
procedure. Position requires interaction with team members, program participants, and community stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Through regular, unannounced site visits, and file audits, ensures the site and program are compliant with
licensing rules and Head Start Standards. Ensures compliance with programmatic regulations and best
practice standards.
- Determines training and technical needs of program staff, coordinates training, serves as a resource for
analyzing and solving problems related to programs. Works to stay abreast of current issues and theories
within the relevant fields for programs that the QA Analyst works with. This may include homelessness,
children, families, and employment/vocational services.
- Provides data regarding deficiencies identified to leadership.
- Compiles, analyzes, and communicates program data and outcomes on a regular basis to inform program
development, management, and compliance. May support in data entry for programming as needed.
- Attends orientations, trainings, education programs, staff meetings, community meetings, conferences
and workshops to meet the needs of the position.
- Performs duties in a professional manner, maintains the confidentially of all information and participates
effectively within and across teams.
- Support team members as needed by delivering trainings that improve data collection efficiency and data
quality.
- Provides technical assistance and consultation in appropriate areas.
- Participates in conducting the quality assurance of the program’s effectiveness including process and
outcome measures and standards of practice.
- Prepares Annual, Semi-Annual, Quarterly, monthly reports for grants, and program reports to determine
the effectiveness of all various sections of programming. Responsible for the on-going monitoring of
service provision, including oversight of all operational program components from outreach to program
exit.
- DEMONSTRATES A PASSION FOR SERVING THE CHILD AND FAMILY POPULATION, AND THE ABILITY TO
CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROGRAM-WIDE OBJECTIVES OF A DIVERSE AND DYNAMIC TEAM.
- Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES · N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Working conditions are generally inside the building. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. Occasional lifting or pushing, up to 50 lbs. May require working in a classroom environment. Occasional work outside, on a playground, or community events. Office noise level is low, classroom and gym noise levels can be loud. Must be willing to use personal vehicle for service provision.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK Full time Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends are required.
LOCATION Position located at 2660 Larimer St. Travel between VOAC sites throughout the Denver metro area is required on a regular basis.
SALARY RANGE: $59,000-$65,000 annual exempt
Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status
Vacation Time
Separate Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Personal Days
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Tuition Assistance
Pension Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance/Work-Life Balance Program
Employee Discount Program
LifeLock with Norton
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer
Position will remain open until filled
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE
Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Requirements:
COMPETENCIES
- Models core culture attributes of VOACO that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).
- Models and VOACO’s three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart).
- Ensures equitable and inclusive services.
- Passion for process improvement, mentorship, education, human services, smart administration and the delicate practice of linking each of these domains to one another in policy, practice, and process.
- Expert knowledge in Colorado Early Childhood Licensing requirements.
- Good understanding of Head Start Performance Standards.
- Good understanding of TSG (Teaching Strategies GOLD) .
- Good understanding of CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System).
- Familiar with ECERS-R (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised).
- Familiar with CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program).
- Familiar with CCAP (Childcare Assistance Program).
- Familiar with Univeral PreK .
- Familiar with DPP (Denver Preschool Program) .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
- Demonstrated competency in compiling, auditing, and interpreting data.
- Knowledge of state and federal standards, regulations, and requirements for early childhood centers.
- Complete program credentialing process, to include criminal and civil background checks within 30 days of hire
- Willing to obtain first aid, automated external defibrillator, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications.
- Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Special Education, or Human Services.
- Two years’ experience in developing and evaluating programs, quality assurance, coaching staff, developing effective teams, setting and achieving strategic objectives.
- Large Center Director Certification
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
- Experience with Head Start Programing.
- Knowledge of Child Plus software.
- Previous management experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of how children, adults, and elderly learn.
- Ability to facilitate large group trainings to adults
- Knowledge of state and federal standards, regulations, and requirements for Head Start early childhood education centers.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- High level of competency working with Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based applications.
- Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
- Experience working both independently and, in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [email protected] to begin the Interactive Process.
