Director of Early Intervention Programs & Impact

Socket.dev; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Program Director to oversee the administration, coordination of the grant, and leadership of the ECI program. The role liaises with the ECI State Office, directs the leadership team, and ensures service delivery across counties.

You will supervise staff, monitor expenditures, manage program reports, and ensure compliance with policy. Travel within 11 counties is required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in an early childhood intervention program or similar.
• Experience in early childhood intervention services, including best practices and service delivery models.
• Experience with compliance monitoring and reporting for early intervention programs.
• Experience in budget management, including monitoring expenditures and program income.
• Strong leadership of large teams or multi-disciplinary groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with staff, families, partners, and agencies.
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead, evaluate, and support ECI program staff.
• Oversee implementation of the ECI program work plan across core areas.
• Coordinate and assess staff development programs and training.
• Prepare programmatic reports and monitoring activities.
• Represent the agency in communications with HHSC ECI and other bodies.
• Coordinate among service divisions and local agencies for enrolled children and families.
• Attend conferences/meetings to represent the Agency.
• Monitor expenditures and program income monthly.
• Ensure compliance with ECI policy and procedures.
• Complete the Early Childhood Intervention renewal application.
• Maintain written/verbal communication with state ECI personnel across fiscal year.
• Manage timesheets, payroll, purchasing, and related documents.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Relationship building

Budgeting and finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Special Education, Social Work, Child Development, or a closely related field

Coursework in early intervention, developmental psychology, educational leadership, or program management

Must be able to plan, direct, and review work of management

Knowledge of organization and management

Willingness to travel within the 11 counties

Master's degree in early childhood education, Special Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field

Additional certifications related to early intervention, child development, or program management

Ongoing professional development related to early intervention services, leadership, or management

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Program Director to oversee the administration, coordination of the grant, and leadership of the ECI program. The role liaises with the ECI State Office, directs the leadership team, and ensures service delivery across counties.

You will supervise staff, monitor expenditures, manage program reports, and ensure compliance with policy. Travel within 11 counties is required.