Prevention Initiative (PI) Assessor – Bilingual at Vander Weele Group LLC

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Assessment, Prevention, Initiative

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Description The Vander Weele Group is currently seeking a Bilingual Prevention Initiative (PI) Assessor with experience in Early Childhood program rules, compliance, and assessment tools. The Prevention Initiative program, administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), offers child development and family support services to help prepare children for future academic success. As a PI Assessor, you will conduct reviews of programmatic compliance, collect grantee data, and coordinate with grantees to ensure program goals are achieved in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices. We would love to speak with individuals who have supervisory experience and are familiar with some of the following tools: Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), Home Visit Rating Scales (HOVRS), Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale (FCCERS), and Prevention Initiative Compliance Checklist (PICC). Training on these tools will be continuous to ensure fidelity, accuracy, and reliability. This position mandates meticulous attention to detail, precision, and accuracy in written work. Candidates must be based in Illinois, as this position requires approximately 25% travel throughout the state. At the Vander Weele Group, we are passionate about improving federal and state grant programs and the agencies that manage them. Our goal is to make grants oversight and monitoring more effective, thereby empowering organizations to better serve grantees and the public. Key Responsibilities Conduct virtual preparation meetings with grantees, describing the monitoring process, documentation requirements, instructions, and answering questions. Collect program data and evaluate grantee compliance with state-specific requirements. Evaluate data, documents, and program information to assess grantees' compliance with ISBE policies, procedures, and best practices. Interpret the administrative code and apply it to multiple document reviews. Conduct observational assessments using the ITERS, FCCERS, and HOVERS tools to measure program quality. Prepare reports from completed compliance and quality reviews, maintaining accuracy and adhering to high-quality writing standards. Respond to Grantee inquiries regarding the monitoring process. Assist and/or participate in training, meetings, and professional development seminars. Engage in process development, improvement, and innovation. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or early childhood education. Must live in Illinois. At least two years of Supervisory experience in Early Childhood education, programs, or initiatives. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is required. At least two years of Certification or experience with HOVRS, ITERS, and PICC (certification highly preferred). Solid understanding of Early Childhood program rules, prevention initiative program assessment tools, and compliance. Experience with web-based compliance software. Experience matching field conditions with relevant laws, policies, and best practices. Ability to analyze and organize information following multi-step instructions. Extreme sensitivity to appropriate recording and transmitting confidential or Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Responsibilities

The Prevention Initiative Assessor will be responsible for evaluating and assessing prevention initiatives. This role requires bilingual communication skills to effectively engage with diverse populations.