Earn up to $3, 000 in incentive pay during your first year of employment!

Are you a motivated, results-oriented candidate seeking to put your talents, skills, and experience to work as part of a mission-driven, customer-focused organization? If so, we invite you to join UMOS' diverse and dedicated team of over 1, 000 professionals making a positive difference across more than 60 offices in seven states. Whether you are passionate about facilitating early childhood development; providing training and career planning for a parent; aiding a farmworker in accessing basic needs and new opportunities; educating at-risk individuals in HIV prevention; or supporting those fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, UMOS is the place where you can fulfill your passion for helping families, businesses, and communities build better futures.

Benefits:
To support its team members, UMOS offers highly competitive compensation as well as a benefits package including:

• Paid time off that will increase over your years of service.
• 15 paid holidays annually.
• A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• The options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to cover deductibles, prescriptions, and other healthcare expenses.
• A variety of support services to promote well-being through the employee assistance program.
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions. For those participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees' eligible compensation.

Customer Support Data Clerk Compensation:

• Starting Exempt Salary $77, 478.95 to $$96, 848.68 (depending on experience).

Professional Development & Quality Improvement Director Job Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and support the design and delivery of professional development and training activities in collaboration with program directors, aligned with MSHS 5-Year Program Goals, school readiness objectives, and regulatory requirements.

2. In coordination with program leadership, develop and implement a comprehensive annual Training and Technical Assistance (T& TA) plan that addresses program needs, compliance requirements, and staff development priorities.

3. Ensure staff compliance with training requirements, including tracking and monitoring professional development activities, annual training hours, and required certifications.

4. Partner with program directors (e.g., Education, Family Services, Health, Disabilities, ERSEA, CACFP, and MSHS Director) to ensure training initiatives are aligned with content area requirements and program priorities.

5. Support content area leaders in the design and delivery of specialized training to ensure staff development is responsive to program needs, regulatory requirements, and continuous quality improvement goals.

6. Oversee and implement coaching and mentoring systems that support staff in applying new practices and improving performance, particularly those impacting child and family outcomes.

7. Lead leadership development to strengthen staff capacity and support long-term program sustainability.

8. Direct the program's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts by analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and guiding the development and implementation of quality improvement plans.

9. Utilize program data (e.g., CLASS, child outcomes, and family engagement data) to inform training strategies, monitor effectiveness, and drive ongoing program improvement.

10. Ensure accountability for quality improvement initiatives through follow-up, monitoring, and collaboration with program leadership.

11. Maintain accurate records and documentation of training, compliance, and professional development activities; prepare materials for monitoring reviews, audits, and regulatory reporting.

12. Serve as a member of the program's leadership team, collaborating with directors to align professional development, coaching, and quality improvement efforts with overall program goals.

13. Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and excellence across all program areas.

14. Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Professional Development & Quality Improvement Director Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Organizational Development, or a related field, master's degree preferred

2. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Head Start or early childhood education programs.

3. Experience in designing and coordinating professional development or training systems.

4. Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and regulations

5. Must have above average computer skills and good oral and written communication skills

6. Must have a reliable vehicle, maintain a valid state driver's license and adequate vehicle insurance.

7. Willing to travel both intrastate and interstate and work irregular hours.

Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

1. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend.

2. Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 20 lbs.

3. Frequently required to drive.

4. Frequently exposed to moderate temperatures, generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment and outside setting.

5. Noise level in this work is usually semi-moderate.

Tools & Equipment Used:

1. iPad, iPhone, laptop computers, projectors, copy/scanner machine, computer.

2. Be able to scan documents and encrypt documents as necessary

Usage varies by position.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment. All employees must complete a physical exam and TB test showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner if required by local/state regulation.

UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.