Division Director, Community Services & Programs

The Agricultural and Labor Program, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 72,900 - 89,100; Full time

Job summary

Witt/Kieffer is seeking a Division Director to manage all Division activities. This role requires ensuring quality service delivery to children, individuals, and farmworkers in accordance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory and fiscal management experience alongside strong communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, supervising staff, and evaluating program effectiveness. A Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years in a related field are required.

The position is based in New York, and the salary is approximately $81K.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years experience in related field, including administration and management roles.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Compliance with regulations at the federal, state and/or local levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage Division activities to ensure quality service delivery.
• Supervise managers and staff to ensure compliance with policies.
• Coordinate and facilitate the annual community needs assessment.
• Provide communication and oversight to Governing Bodies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fiscal management

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Early childhood education

Ability to mentor staff

Sensitivity to diverse cultures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Division Director ( Community Services Required) $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 6/23/2026

Close Date

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Number of Openings 1

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