REGIONAL TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR

OFFICE OF HEAD START TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASISSTANCE REGION 2 

The Regional Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator (RTTAC) has a strong training and technical assistance, supervisor, and project management background to support our Head Start Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) team in Region II. The RTTAC works with the Regional Office (RO) on short, intermediate and long term professional development, training, and technical assistance planning that addresses Office of Head Start (OHS) and RO priorities and initiatives.  The RTTAC works closely with the COR to ensure the provision of high quality training and technical assistance that complies with all OHS requirements.  The RTTAC works in the RO located in New York, NY per the direction of the RO.

Responsibilities/Duties:

·         Support the RO in developing short, intermediate, and long-term TTA that addresses OHS priorities and initiatives.

·         Manage and coordinate regional TTA services that ensure high quality, responsive, and coordinated TTA services and contract deliverables, as well as, timely communication and resolution of quality concerns and issues.

·         Develop and implement quality assurance processes.

·         Provide ongoing supervision of the Regional EC Manager(s) (RECM), GS Manager(s) (GS), Systems Specialist(s) (SS), Health Specialist(s) (HS), Family Engagement Specialist (FES) and Administrative Assistant (AA). 

·         Implement and oversee a system of ongoing supervision and coaching for all TTA staff that supports ongoing professional development and performance improvement.

·         Ensure the completion of at least two formal observations of the HS, FES, and SS in each performance period to assess quality of TTA provided and determine professional development needs. 

·         Lead a strategic planning team for the region to address grantee needs, identify gaps and develop strategies to ensure compliance and improve quality at the direction of the region.

·         Provide on-going reporting of comprehensive data analysis linking regional and state TTA to OHS and RO priorities and grantee service delivery, included HSES analysis of TTA activities, trends, regional needs and intensity/quality of TTA provision.

·         Ensure the timely and accurate completion of OHS required reports, including but not limited to the Annual Regional Professional Development (PD) Plan, monthly and quarterly aggregated TTA plans, Monthly Travel Plans, and grantee-specific TTA plans and activity reports. 

·         Implement data analysis and reporting processes that inform and improve the quality, responsiveness, and effectiveness of TTA services.

·         Develop and provide training in topical areas to RO staff, grantees and state partners based on the PD Plan and at the direction of the RO.

·         Participate in national and regional work groups and meetings as directed by OHS.