Early Childhood Quality Specialist

General Description

Provide technical assistance, consultation, including on-site visits, and/or training for the quality rating and improvement system (QRIS).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide training related to the QRIS as outlined in the IDHS contract, and assist with Quality Improvement Funds.
• The Quality Specialist shall use the state-approved IINCCRRA-provided Consultant Agreement for each provider as the center prepares for the ExceleRate (QRIS) application.
• Assist with designing a plan that includes implementing and training opportunities.
• Offer technical assistance and consultation services specific to the QRIS.
• Assist childcare providers in developing and implementing quality improvement plans.
• Assist child care providers as needed in completing program assessment(s) within the environmental rating scales (ERS).
• Assist childcare programs in identifying and achieving program improvement goals using the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS).
• PAssist providers who are working towards improving quality and accreditation.
• Ensure marketing strategies are in place to promote QRIS services to other child care centers within SDA 5.
• Work collaboratively with all departments and consultants to ensure quality services are provided to our clients and the organization.
• Enter the agency’s training, technical assistance, and visits daily, and maintain the Statewide Data Tracking Program (DTP) every month.
• Assure a weekly itinerary is provided to the Training Coordinator for review and approval.
• Report weekly productivity data to the Training Coordinator.
• Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies by attending and participating in professional development, meetings, conferences, and training; minimum 15 hours.
• Must be Gateways to Opportunity Registry Members (within 5 days of employment)
• Assist with growth and fund development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.