Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Provider Resources, the Quality Counts QRS Specialists will maintain a working knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Quality Rating & Tiered Reimbursement System (QRS). QRS Specialists will advance all program improvement efforts to home based and center based programs. Duties include: maintain knowledge and understanding of QRS policies, related trainings, training tiers, star levels and processes; provide orientations on the QRS system and process, distributes materials and supplies, provide updates of QRS specific information to Illinois Action for Children and Community Partner staff; develop and coordinate QRS program improvement co-horts that will include trainings related to the Quality Rating System. 

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and one to two years experience in early childhood development/education; strong desire to work with ethnically and economically diverse populations, particularly those with limited access to resources (financial and professional); ability to work with a flexible schedule, which may include nights and/or weekends; valid driver’s license, access to reliable personal transportation and insurance required; ability to speak effectively before groups of providers or employees of external organizations; ability to travel locally, with occasional statewide and national travel; effective program management within budgetary constraints; meeting or exceeding program goals. Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.

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