Child Development Services Associate Director

West Ohio Community Action Partnership; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ohio Community Action Partnership seeks a Child Development Services Associate Director to lead Head Start/Early Head Start programs and coordinate services with other agency initiatives and the community. The role ensures compliance with standards, licenses, and internal policies while guiding staff and program quality.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least five years in social services administration, supervisory experience, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development, Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience as an administrator of social services.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction in planning and implementation of the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs.
• Integrate program services with other Agency programs and the community.
• Ensure adherence to Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS Licensing Laws and WOCAP policies.
• Provide training to all employees as needed.
• Prepare, implement, and monitor budgets and finance with the Child Development Services Director, CFO, and CEO.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development, Public Administration or related field

Job description

WOCAP, a local non-profit organization, is seeking qualified candidates for our Child Development Services Associate Director.

Our mission at WEST OHIO COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP is to create opportunities for people to reach their highest potential by overcoming the symptoms and causes of poverty. We shall open paths to empowerment that enhance the assets of individuals and our community.

We are an award-winning agency that employs over 100 dedicated passionate employees, serves 200+ children daily at 4 sites and 17 rooms and countless community members.

The Child Development Services Associate Director will provide leadership and direction in the planning and implementation of the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs and is responsible for integrating programs services with other Agency programs and the community.
The Child Development Services Associate Director is responsible for the adherence of Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS Licensing Laws and WOCAP Personnel policies and procedures. Additionally, this person will provide training to all employees as needed, and will prepare, implement, and monitor budgets and finance with the Child Development Services Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Executive Officer.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development, Public Administration or related field, a minimum of five-year’s experience as an administrator of social services preferred, supervisory experience, excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to assist and relate to diverse population.

Requirements

MUST be able to pass drug screen and background check. Valid Ohio driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and privately-owned vehicleduring working hours.