BCT - Health Specialist Head Start T/TA

About BCT We solve complex social problems, transform lives, accelerate equity and create lasting change. BCT is a management consulting firm that tackles complex social problems through data analytics, equity-centered 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 to harness the power of diversity, insights, and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity, and create lasting change, go to our website and follow us on social media. The Health 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 Health Specialist position supports OHS Regional Office II in New York, NY. How You Contribute to the Team: Serve as a liaison between the OHS, the National Center responsible for health and wellness, and other relevant agencies. Provide subject matter expertise, strategies, and resources to Regional Office and TTA staff on comprehensive health services, such as mental health and environmental health and safety, as well as strategies for engaging staff and families around issues on health. Serve as a member of a national peer group of Health Specialists from each of the twelve regions. Develop and implement strategies for connecting with grantee health managers and/or coordinators in the Region. Aggregate, analyze, and disseminate regional and grantee health data from existing government systems to identify emerging trends impacting Head Start grantees. Develop and provide presentations and training on topics related to early childhood health, mental health, safety, and other related topics. Provide direct service to individual grantees, at the direction of the Regional Office. 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: Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited university or college in public health, health education, maternal and child health, health administration or related degree. 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 3 years' experience related to health services in early childhood programs such as Head Start/Early Head Start, maternal and child health, school health or community health programs specific to the development and implementation of comprehensive health services for young children and families. Experience analyzing health related data and helping programs make data driven decisions. Experience providing training and technical assistance related to health services for children birth to five, including work with management teams and program staff. Experience facilitating group discussions and presenting to a range of audiences. Experience with programs serving children from diverse backgrounds such as children with special health care needs, children with disabilities, children who are dual language learners, children in family childcare settings, and/or children who are homeless. Experience communicating, both when speaking and in writing, to various audiences. Now that you're familiar with the position, we encourage you to apply. Many of our top candidates don't meet every qualification, and if that's the case for you, we still want to hear from you! There are multiple factors considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. BCT offers a competitive total compensation package that, for this position, includes a base salary between $60,000 and $100,000 along with a generous benefits package. BCT's benefits include heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage, fully vested 401k plan with company match, company paid life and disability insurance plans, paid family leave, and a plentiful paid time off policy. Though we do have staff in all four time zones, BCT Partners works primarily on Eastern Time. We support and encourage a strong staff community, leveraging virtual communication tools and collaborative work practices. The African philosophy of Ubuntu ("I am because we are") is an overarching value that influences our leadership and interactions. About this Program Head Start is a nationwide comprehensive child development program serving pregnant women, eligible children from birth to five years old, and their families. 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), provides grants to local public, private non-profit, and for-profit agencies to offer Head Start and Early Head Start services to economically disadvantaged families. The Head Start Act mandates that a portion of these funds be dedicated to Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) activities, which are aimed at enhancing the capacity of local programs to address priority areas, including school readiness, staff training and development, and addressing any issues identified through federal monitoring. The TTA system plays a crucial role in supporting program staff to deliver high-quality services that promote school readiness for children and strengthen their families. By providing structured, intentional, and high-quality support, the TTA system enhances the knowledge, skills, and practices of grant recipient staff, enabling them to implement programs that improve outcomes for children and families. BCT Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and or/ veterans' status, or any other federal or state legally protected class. BCT Partners will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources Department.

Created: 2024-11-23