Child Development Services Manager(Director's Credential -Early Education Experience Required) $57K

The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc; Port Saint Lucie (FL); In loco; USD 52.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (ALPI) seeks a Child Development Services Manager to oversee Head Start/Early Head Start centers with 120+ children. You will manage operations, ensure program compliance, and supervise center staff under the Program Operations Director.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or an Associate degree with supervisory experience and a Florida Child Care Certificate; Director’s Credential is required. This full-time role offers $57K and is based at ALPI Child Dev.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in education, business or public administration or related field with two years supervision/budgeting experience.
• Or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and six years related job experience; some supervision preferred.

Mansioni

• Oversee center(s) to ensure planning, reporting, ERSEA, HR, monitoring and evaluation are implemented.
• Coordinate with Program Operations Director and Management staff for health, nutrition, disabilities, family & community, transportation, education and early childhood development services.
• Ensure staff plan and execute age-appropriate activities and that services meet program plans and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and maintain staff personnel files.
• Develop plans, assign work, appraise performance and manage staffing levels.
• Monitor staffing PD plans and attendance to achieve 85%+ enrollment.

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Business/Public Administration or related

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education with 6 years supervision experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Child Development Services Manager(Director's Credential -Early Education Experience Required) $57K

About the Organization The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (The ALPI) is a private, non-profit, community-based agency that provides services to migrants, seasonal farm workers, disadvantaged and disenfranchised children, individuals and families, in the State of Florida. The ALPI encourages the involvement of individuals served in decision-making processes affecting their lives.

The ALPI was established in 1968 with five underlying principles that guides all its activities:

• Involvement of people
• Emphasis on long term accomplishments rather than promises
• Assurances of economic viability
• Emphasis on self-help, and
• A sound, integrated, total systems approach

In conceptualizing the ALPI overall program, five (5) main areas of activity continue to emerge:

• EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME
• ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT
• HOUSING
• COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND SUPPORT
• EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES

ALPI's Children and Family Services Division focus is on activities that enhance the process of providing developmentally appropriate early education activities including, but not limited to, health, nutrition, dental, mental health, parent information and referral on quality child care and health services programs.

The ALPI is a certified Child/Adult Care Food Program agency. Through this program, ALPI provides nutrition and meal services for Head Start and Child Care Program participants and certifies private child care providers to participate in the program.

The ALPI will continue to follow its mission of helping and advocating for those affected by poverty, as well as continue our commitment to bridging gaps that hinder self-sufficiency.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

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SUMMARY:

The Child Development Services Manager reports to the Program Operations Director. Responsible for administrative and management oversight of a Head Start/Early Head Start Center(s) with enrollment exceeding 120 children. Responsible for the management of Head Start/Early Head Start services at the center(s). Work involves planning, controlling and supervising the day-to-day operation of the center staff, managing the day to-day operation and service delivery of the entire center.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Program Operations Director and is reviewed through monitoring, conferences, reports and evaluation of center's effectiveness. Implements the program's management systems and procedures i.e., involving parents, planning, communication, record keeping and reporting, ongoing monitoring and self-assessment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Includes the following:

• Oversight of assigned center(s) to ensure management systems are implemented in the areas of planning,communication, record keeping and reporting, ERSEA, Human Resources, monitoring and evaluation.
• Works closely with Program Operations Director and other Management staff for technical assistance to ensure implementation and timely delivery of health, nutrition, safe environment, disabilities, mental health, family & community, transportation, education and early childhood development, fiscal and program design & management services in accordance with Performance Standards.
• Works directly with the Child Development Services Coordinator to ensure that center staff plan and execute activities that are results oriented/outcomes measured in the delivery of services to children and families in accordance with program plans and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with center licensing requirements and staff's personnel files.
• Develops plans, assigns and directs work; appraises performance and addresses concerns/complaints and resolves at assigned area.
• Assigns staff to ensure adequate staffing in daily center operations.
• Monitors staff individual Professional Development Plan to ensure compliance with state and federal education requirements.
• Monitors attendance to maintain enrollment and average daily attendance of 85% or above.
• Arranges and coordinates the internal safety (injury prevention), health, environmental and fire inspections of assigned center(s) as required by the State of Florida Department of Children and Families. Follows through on deficiencies and recommendations cited.
• Ensures center(s) obtain and maintain NAEYC accreditation.
• Monitors Child Care Food to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations are followed.
• Monitors the organization and attendance of parent meetings/trainings/activities, etc., to ensure parent committee functions are carried out on the center level.
• Monitors the organization and attends monthly staff meetings, Service Delivery Team Meetings and I.E.P./I.F.S.P. meeeetings to ensure effective management systems are executed on the center level.
• Requests, reviews, and analyzes PROMIS/Teaching Strategies Gold reports to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Conducts regular individual meetings and conferences with center staff to disseminate information and assess staff performance plans.
• Review and approve requests and requisitions for supplies and equipment. Forwards receipts, bills (invoices) and packing slips to Office Supervisor.
• Completes all written reports necessary for operation of assigned centers (i.e., monthly narrative, Head Start Statistical, in-kind, CCFP and attendance)
• Monitors center budget and recommends allocation of funds for supplies and equipment.
• Attends all pre-service, in-service trainings, agency events and appropriate professional and educational conferences and meetings to develop and enhance knowledge and skills as requested.
• Reports suspected child abuse/neglect situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises: Child Development Services Coordinator.

Indirectly supervises the following: Teachers and/or Caregivers, Administrative Assistant, Family Services Workers, Maintenance Worker, Food Services staff and volunteers.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in education, business or public administration or related field and two years related experience in supervision, administration and budgeting.

or

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and six years related job experience, some supervision preferred. Experience may substitute for degree, except high school.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in education, business or public administration or related field and two years related experience in supervision, administration and budgeting.

or

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and six years related job experience, some supervision preferred. Experience may substitute for degree, except high school.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a Florida Children & Families Child Care Certificate (45 hour).

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must have own means of transportation.

Must be a competent and experienced manager and supervisor.

Possess ability to solve problems at a personal level.

Possess ability to assess staff performance deficiencies and determine appropriate staff development activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires physical fitness and includes a variety of activities such as running, ability to move quickly, playing and being actively involved with children. It also includes bending, stooping and sitting at children's level.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment charact

Location ALPI Child Dev. & Family Service

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-