Division Director ( Community Services Exp Required- LIHEAP-CSBG ) $81K

The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc; Lake Alfred (FL); Vor Ort; USD 76.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc. (ALPI) seeks a Division Director to lead the Community Services division, ensuring quality service delivery to eligible children, individuals, families and farmworkers in Florida.

The role reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires LIHEAP-CSBG experience. Candidates should have 5–8 years of related administration experience, a bachelor’s degree, strong budgeting and governance skills, and the ability to supervise staff and collaborate with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of supervisory, fiscal management and program administration experience.
• Familiarity with division laws, regulations, standards, and ALPI philosophy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with diverse groups.

Aufgaben

• Provide overall administration of the Division in accordance with agency regulations and guidelines.
• Supervise managers and staff to ensure compliance with policies and grantor requirements.
• Prepare, communicate, monitor, and manage the Division budgets.
• Prepare and submit grant applications including program performance reports.
• Coordinate governance activities and annual community needs assessment to evaluate progress.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory experience

Fiscal management

Program administration

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Diversity sensitivity

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Division Director ( Community Services Exp Required- LIHEAP-CSBG ) $81K

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

SUMMARY. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Director is responsible for managing all Division activities to ensure quality service delivery to eligible children, individuals, families and farmworkers, in accordance with Agency, Local, State, and Federal regulations, laws and requirements. Specific responsibilities include effective leadership, planning, implementing, and monitoring intake processes, developmentally appropriate learning environments, technical assistance, program performance standards, outcomes measurement and reporting, continuous improvement efforts and staff supervision and management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide overall administration of the Division in accordance with regulations and guidelines established by this Agency, and other Local, State and Federal regulating agencies.
• Supervise managers and staff to ensure compliance with the Agency's policies, and the policies and guidelines of ALPI's regulatory agencies and grantors.
• Prepare, communicate, monitor, and manage the Division budgets.
• Prepare and submit accurate and quality grant applications to include program performance reports in a timely manner.
• Provide communication and oversight to Governing Bodies, including annual reviews of the enrollment policy, community needs assessment, by-laws, and self-assessment; provide Governance training.
• Coordinate, plan and facilitate the annual community needs assessment to help evaluate the effectiveness and progress in meeting program goals and objectives per Performance and Organizational Standards.
• Ensure annual evaluations and professional development plans for all employees, including training schedules to enhance personnel skills regulatory and standards requirements.
• Establish and maintain record keeping and reporting systems that meet the needs of the division.
• Attend governance and other constituent and community partner meetings to further collaborate and support goals and regulatory requirements of the division and Agency.
• Review and approve or disapprove all Division personnel actions.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the Local, State and Federal program officers, as well as Division stakeholders (staff, parents, volunteers, community education leaders, etc.).
• Assist in the development of new sites for the effective delivery of services, as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all private and personal information regarding children, customers, parents/caregivers, and staff.
• Attend appropriate training and workshops to stay abreast of issues affecting Division Administered Programs.
• Serve on related committees/boards in the community, or Division field, that enhance the Agency's Division Operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS. To execute 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:

• Demonstrated supervisory, fiscal management and program administration experience.
• Familiarity Division Laws, regulations, standards, and its philosophy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work with varying personality styles.
• Ability to relate to children, customers, families and staff.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to supervise effectively and to serve as a mentor to staff.
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures, races, and low-income family situations.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Early childhood education.
  • Employee and supervisor training, development, and mentoring.
  • Budgeting and forecasting.
  • Compliance with regulations at the federal, state and/or local levels.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and high ethical standards.
  • Ability to think creatively and be a key contributor to Agency-wide goals.
  • Thorough knowledge of theory and practices, administrative principles and techniques to direct comprehensive program for children, individuals, families and farmworkers.
• Minimum 5-8 years experience in related field, to include the administration and management roles.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field of study.

Location Corporate

Open Date 9/29/2026

Close Date

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Number of Openings 1

This position is currently accepting applications.