Health Professional Development Lead, National Center on Head Start Early L at ICF

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

202850.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Professional Development, Health Services, Behavioral Health, Mentoring, Coaching, Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Virtual Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Time Management, Adaptability

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Description ICF is actively searching for an experienced health/behavioral health professional to serve as the Health Professional Development (PD) Lead within the National Center on Head Start Early Learning, Health, and Family Engagement (ELHFE). The Health PD Lead will play a pivotal role in guiding and managing a team of Health PD Specialists in delivering comprehensive, high-quality, evidence-based professional development to Office of Head Start (OHS) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Specialists as well as Head Start and Early Head Start (HS/EHS) recipients. This position is responsible for ensuring that all training initiatives support the comprehensive implementation of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), OHS priorities, and align with comprehensive health services, including health, behavioral health, mental health, nutrition, oral health, safety, trauma, and wellness. The ideal candidate for the Health Professional Development Lead position is a dedicated and forward-thinking educator with a passion for advancing child and family well-being. This professional possesses comprehensive knowledge of Head Start standards and expert-level understanding of adult education best practices, enabling them to develop and deliver impactful, engaging, and culturally responsive professional development initiatives. They are proficient in leading and mentoring a team of Health PD Specialists, fostering professional growth, and ensuring integrated, high-quality training. The candidate demonstrates strong collaborative abilities while remaining effective in remote and independent work settings. Additionally, they consistently seek ongoing learning opportunities and uphold excellence throughout all aspects of program execution. The Health PD Lead reports directly to the Professional Development Coordinator and works closely with the Integrated Services Coordinator. This role also collaborates extensively with PD teams across Early Learning and Family Engagement, supporting integrated and consistent messaging throughout the TTA system. This is a remote, home-based position, requiring up to 50% travel for center events, partner meetings, conferences, and other relevant activities. Key Responsibilities Coordinate Professional Development Initiatives: Lead planning, coordination, and execution of health and behavioral health PD activities for Regional TTA Specialists and HS/EHS recipients, ensuring alignment with HSPPS, OHS priorities, and comprehensive health services requirements. Lead and Mentor PD Specialists: Supervise a team of Health PD Specialists by providing targeted coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to strengthen facilitation skills, deepen expertise in comprehensive health services, and enhance effectiveness in virtual delivery. Ensure Quality and Responsiveness: Review and approve session plans, agendas, presentation materials, and tools to guarantee quality, accuracy, consistency, and the integration of culturally and linguistically responsive practices in all professional development offerings. Deliver Engaging PD Sessions: Provide professional development directly through virtual, hybrid, or in-person formats—including workshops, learning series, and communities of practice—participating in national and regional events as needed to support Head Start and Early Head Start staff. Align Regional Support: Collaborate with Geo-Regional Offices and TTA teams to respond to presentation requests and align training support with regional professional development plans and identified needs, fostering consistency and relevance across the system. Integrate Evidence-Based Practices: Ensure that all health services professional development reflects evidence-based approaches, related to health, behavioral health, mental health, nutrition, oral health, safety, trauma, and wellness. Promote Cross-Domain Collaboration: Work closely with Early Learning and Family Engagement PD Leads to integrate cross-domain content, supporting comprehensive services and coordinated approaches in professional development delivery. Advance Quality Improvement: Participate in piloting and field testing professional development strategies and materials, utilizing participant feedback and data to inform ongoing quality enhancements and effectiveness. Maintain Documentation and Reporting: Track professional development activities, ensure accurate documentation, review, contribute to, and provide feedback on required reports and deliverables related to comprehensive health services PD efforts. Stay Informed on Emerging Practices: Continuously update knowledge of emerging research and best practices in health, behavioral health, mental health, nutrition, oral health, safety, trauma, and wellness, and instructional leadership, applying new insights to enhance professional development resources and approaches. Basic Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, behavioral health, social work, health education, or a closely related field is required. 7+ years of experience delivering or managing professional development or technical assistance related to comprehensive health/behavioral health services within early learning systems or Head Start programs. 5+ years of supervisory or staff mentoring experience, with an emphasis on supporting performance growth. 5 years of knowledge of the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and comprehensive health services, including behavioral health, mental health, nutrition, oral health, safety, trauma, and wellness. 1+ years of experience delivering training to diverse audiences in early childhood education, in both virtual and in-person settings. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, and project management tools such as Smartsheet is essential. 5 years of expertise in adult learning theory, with substantiated success in its practical application. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in public health, nursing, behavioral health, social work, health education, or a related field. Demonstrated experience working with the Head Start TTA system. Experiencing supporting AIAN or MSHS programs. Fluently bilingual (Spanish) Professional Skills: Strong written and verbal communication Analytical and problem‑solving skills Project and time management Collaboration and teamwork Professional judgment and discretion Stakeholder and client engagement Adaptability and flexibility Attention to detail #Indeed #HS26 Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are 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. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $119,323.00 - $202,850.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Responsibilities

The Health Professional Development Lead will guide and manage a team of Health PD Specialists in delivering high-quality, evidence-based professional development to Head Start TTA Specialists and recipients, ensuring alignment with Head Start Program Performance Standards and OHS priorities. Key duties include coordinating professional development initiatives, supervising specialists, ensuring training quality, and delivering engaging PD sessions across various health and behavioral health domains.