Head Start Safety & Operations Manager

Friends of Children and Families, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance and life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Friends of Children and Families, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Safety Manager to oversee Transportation, Facilities, and Safety for Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Ada and Elmore Counties. You will lead bus fleet safety, develop compliant policies, and manage related budgets.

The role requires coordinating staffing, training, safety drills, and community liaison activities while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 2 years supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Two years’ transportation, facilities maintenance, safety or related field experience.
• Must pass physical screening, TB test, background check, and drug testing.
• Must have valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance; local travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Maintenance Technician and transportation staff.
• Develop policies compliant with Head Start standards and laws.
• Oversee bus fleet safety and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor transportation budgets, expenditures and staffing.
• Coordinate bus routes and loading zone safety.
• Plan and conduct safety drills and staff training.
• Manage facilities maintenance contracts and safety checks.
• Represent FOCAF in community groups as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Transportation oversight

Policy development

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management/Public Health/Safety/Transportation/ECE or related field

Job description

Friends of Children and Families, Inc. is seeking a Head Start Safety Manager to oversee Transportation, Facilities, and Safety for Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Ada and Elmore Counties. You will lead bus fleet safety, develop compliant policies, and manage related budgets.

The role requires coordinating staffing, training, safety drills, and community liaison activities while ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous program improvement.