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Washington State Job Bank BCT - Grantee Specialist Head Start T/TA in Seattle, Washington
About BCT? We harness the power of expertise and innovation to solve complex social problems, transform lives, and create lasting change. ? BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, innovative solutions and program management. We believe complex issues are best solved through collaboration. As a result, we employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines domain expertise, research, evaluation, technology, organizational development, and a passion for change.? ? To learn more about how we live our values of Ubuntu ("I am because we are") and our mission, go to our website and follow us on social media.? https://www.bctpartners.com/{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}?
? The Grantee Specialist will be part of the Office of Head Start Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) team working with our client, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the Office of Head Start (OHS). For more details about this program, please see the information at the bottom of this job post.
*The Grantee Specialist will work remotely and be willing to travel as required. Candidates for this role must be willing to commute to the Regional Office in Seattle, Washington as needed. *
How You Contribute to the Team:
Provide on-site, group, and virtual T/TA to grantees related to governance, program management, and fiscal operations, including supporting grantees in the following areas:
- Correction of areas of noncompliance and deficiencies identified through the federal monitoring process. This may require on-site work for periods of time ranging from one day to several weeks.
- Development and implementation of a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) that addresses root causes of the areas of noncompliance and deficiencies for grantees, as directed by the regional office.
- Improvement of program oversight and management in areas of concern identified through the Regional Office oversight processes.
Maintain regular and timely communication with the appropriate Regional Office staff on delivery of TTA and progress toward corrective actions or quality improvement.
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``` - Coordinate TTA with Early Childhood, Family Engagement, Health, and System Specialists to ensure effective integration of management systems TTA that supports improvements to education, family services, and health services, as directed by the Regional Office.
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``` - Develop and provide effective presentations and training in areas related to program management and fiscal operations.
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``` - Support emerging OHS initiatives and priorities.
Perform these and other reasonable tasks as assigned by management in support of BCT's goals and objectives.
What You Bring to the Table: As no individual candidate meets every qualification, we encourage candidates who meet most of these requirements to apply!
- Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited university or college.
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``` - Courses, conferences, seminar attendance, relevant work experience and other events that demonstrate remaining current in the relevant field; required when the highest degree was awarded more than ten years ago.?
Minimum of 5 years' experience related to program and/or organizational management and/or fiscal operations with HS/EHS programs and the development and implementation of