Natalie Young-Parker

Phone: 856-***-****

Email: ad355l@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications

High performing professional with 23 years of experience delivering high impact work within Region II and III, The Office of Head Start.

Skilled in developing strong internal and external relationships to facilitate collaborative achievement of high priority goals.

Accountable for leading, advocating, and educating on behalf of Head Start Recipients.

Knowledge of contracting principles, laws, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award/ post award actions.

Ability to work independently while performing in a team environment and handling multiple tasks with competing priorities at the same time.

Experience

Full-time-Office of Head Start, Region III, Contract Program Specialist

April 2023-Present

ICF -Reston, VA

Initiate frequent and ongoing communication with assigned recipients regarding grant applications, program status/activities, and overall HS grant funded operations.

Responsible for reviewing continuation and competitive grant applications. Also, accountable for analyzing, evaluating data, identify issues, suggesting changes, and verify budget negotiation documents submitted by the recipient to the regional office.

Ensure there is strong communication with the Regional Office Leadership Team by providing program oversight updates throughout the month.

Provide recipients with pertinent information from Office of Head Start (OHS), including information Memorandums, Program Instructions, and OHS announcements regarding initiatives, priorities, and quality extensions.

Leading and/or participating on complex reviews for the purpose of assessing, monitoring, enhancing and supporting HS/EHS performance.

Coordinates and implements strategies related to quality improvement with each recipient.

Accountable for utilizing analysis data to make recommendations for operational improvements.

Prepared reports, memoranda, and/or other written responses for management and staff on operations.

Responsible for providing support, oversight and technical assistance to recipients, including implementation of initiatives and guidance of policies and procedures.

Full-time-Office of Head Start, Region III, Contract Program Specialist

April 2020-April 2023

BCT Partners-Newark, NJ

Provide recipients with pertinent information from Office of Head Start (OHS), including information Memorandums, Program Instructions, and OHS announcements regarding initiatives, priorities, and quality extensions.

Initiate frequent and ongoing communication with assigned recipients regarding grant applications, program status/activities, and overall HS grant funded operations.

Responsible for reviewing continuation and competitive grant applications. Also, accountable for analyzing, evaluating data, identify issues, suggesting changes, and verify budget negotiation documents submitted by the recipient to the regional office.

Ensure there is strong communication with the Regional Office Leadership Team by providing program oversight updates throughout the month..

Confirm recipients receive pertinent information from Office of Head Start (OHS), including information Memorandums, Program Instructions, and OHS announcements regarding initiatives, priorities, and quality extensions.

Leading and/or participating on complex reviews for the purpose of assessing, monitoring, enhancing and supporting HS/EHS performance.

Accountable for utilizing analysis data to make recommendations for operational improvements.

Prepared reports, memoranda, and/or other written responses for management and staff on operations.

Responsible for providing support, oversight and technical assistance to recipients, including implementation of initiatives and guidance of policies and procedures.

Coordinates and implements strategies related to quality improvement with each recipient.

Full-time-Office of Head Start, Region III, Contract Program Specialist

October2016-March 2020

Booz Allen Hamilton-Philadelphia, PA

Provide recipients with pertinent information from Office of Head Start (OHS), including information Memorandums, Program Instructions, and OHS announcements regarding initiatives, priorities, and quality extensions.

Responsible for providing guidance and assistance to recipients within Head Start Region III.

Responsible for developing long range strategies to carry out legislative initiatives, national goals and priorities aimed at improving the effectiveness of Head Start/Early Head Start (HS/EHS) programs and operations.

Responsible for reviewing continuation and competitive grant applications. Also, accountable for analyzing, evaluating data, identify issues, suggesting changes, and verify budget negotiation documents submitted by the recipient to the regional office.

Ensure there is strong communication between Regional Office Management Team by providing ongoing updates on recipient progress and making recommendations to management for improvement that adhere to federal requirements.

Develop program guidance for the purpose of helping recipients’ agencies strengthen program and fiscal operations.

Leading and/or participating on complex reviews for the purpose of assessing, monitoring, enhancing and supporting HS/EHS performance.

Responsible for providing support, oversight and technical assistance to recipient agencies on programs, including implementation of initiatives and guidance of policies and procedures.

Coordinates and implements strategies related to quality improvement with each recipient.

Full-time-Family and Community Manager

February 2014-September 2016

The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey-Head Start/Early Head Start-Trenton, NJ in Region II

Responsible for Enrollment, Recruitment, Selection, Eligibility, and Attendance for Head Start/Early Head Start Center-Based/Home-Based Programs.

Responsible for supervising seven family advocates and each Family Advocate has a caseload of forty-five children.

Responsible for supervising one transportation coordinator and eight transportation bus drivers/bus monitors.

Facilitate weekly training/planning meetings with staff within service area.

Ongoing outreach with organizations within community.

Implements and monitors policies and procedures for ERSEA and Family/Community Engagement Service Area.

Prepares, organizes and assists in the completion of the Program Information Report, annual Self-Assessment and Community Assessment

Works with the appropriate program management to ensure proper governing body approval

Proposes revisions to the program’s selection criteria on a yearly basis based on the findings of the community assessment

Develops and implements recruitment plan and calendar for sites

Serve as a liaison for the Head Start program with community programs providing services to low-income families.

Negotiate partnership agreements with community agencies to assure resources are available and accessible to Head Start families; continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; plan and implement adjustments as necessary.

Responsible for on-going monitoring, including regular and frequent site visits, to assure each enrolled family receives the support and services required by Performance Standards.

Responsible for overseeing the parent involvement program.

Full-time-Parent Educator

April 2013-February 2014

CFS-TIP Program (TANF Imitative for Parents)-Camden, NJ

Provide clients with support and counseling sessions as needed

Handle case planning which includes monitoring and evaluating progress

Maintain program documentation according to organization standards such as assessments, progress notes, and setting goals with clients.

Facilitate and implement educational workshops on parenting, independent living, and job skills.

Work in connection with Board of Social Services in order to help client to obtain the necessary services to carry out day-to-day living.

Help clients to set and carry out goals that will help them to complete goals that they have in order to reach self-sufficiency.

Full-time-Preschool Teacher

January 2010 to June 2012

CFS Head Start – Camden, NJ in Region II

Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed classroom lesson plans which was consistent with Head Start Performance Standards.

Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom, lesson plans, and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.

Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Infant/Toddler Teacher/Team Leader

November 2005 to December 2009

Acelero Learning EHS – Camden, NJ in Region II

Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed weekly lesson plans that followed the Head Start

Performance Standards.

Trained new hirers and assisted them with daily responsibilities while demonstrating the duties of a teacher.

Responsible for individually meeting the needs of each child by allowing children to partake in developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis.

Teacher/Senior Caregiver

October 2001 to November 2005

CDI Early Head Start – Camden, NJ in Region II

Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program which was consistent with Head Start Performance Standards.

Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.

Developed and taught lessons on relevant themes and student’s interest.

Home Care Provider

April 2001 to October 2001

GAMMA Early Head Start – Camden, NJ in Region II

I was responsible for preparing the budget and also, maintaining enrollment numbers.

I also was accountable for hiring an assistant, implementing the Creative Curriculum, and insuring that I complied with state/federal regulations.

Prepared meals according to USDA standards along with a registered dietician.

Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's themes/studies that promoted student’s learning interest.

Education

Camden County College 2006

Blackwood, NJ, Camden

Elementary/Secondary Education

Associate of Arts

Rowan University 2011

Glassboro, NJ, Camden

American Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Grand Canyon University 2013

Phoenix, AZ

Early Childhood Education

Master of Education

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