Program Manager - Child Care Programs

Parkrapids; Fergus Falls (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

PTO and more…

Job summary

MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Program Manager to lead our Child Care Programs Department.

You will supervise staff, oversee program administration, write grants, and manage budgets and data to drive growth and accountability. The role prioritizes developing child care providers, expanding family access to affordable care, and building partnerships with local agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, social work, or psychology and at least 3 years’ experience including administration, budgets, supervision, and planning.
• Attain Certified Community Action Professional credential within 5 years from start date.
• Excellent working knowledge of community organizations, services available to clients and referral sources.
• Knowledge and experience working with low-income and diverse populations.
• Knowledge of family systems, historical and contemporary inequities, cultural differences, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with funders, community partners and others.
• Knowledge and experience with early childhood education and the child care industry.
• Ability to develop, write and implement grant applications, including program budgets.
• Excellent organizational, time management, process, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, grow, and support our Child Care Programs.
• Supervise staff and manage budgets and data.
• Write grants and oversee program administration.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Grant writing

Budgeting

Administration

Data tracking

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration, social work, or psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

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MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting a Program Manager for our Child Care Programs Department. We are seeking a passionate individual with excellent leadership and supervisory skills to oversee, grow, and support our Child Care Assistance and Family, Friend, and Neighbor Programs. Supervise staff, write grants, oversee administration of programs, and track related budgets and data.

Discover, develop, and support child care providers as integral members of Minnesota’s early care and education landscape. Discover, develop, and support increased family access to affordable child care. Responsible for increasing the cultural diversity of child care providers in the community through outreach, partnerships, recruitment and technical assistance.

Pay: $65,353.60 - $68,494.40

Schedule: Exempt, Full Time, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday

Remote Work: Partially Remote, Travel within service area required

Location(s): Detroit Lakes, Wadena, Fergus Falls, or Perham MN preferred

Program(s): Child Care Programs

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• PTO and more…

Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family?

Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.

MAHUBE-OTWA will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, social work, or psychology and at least 3 years’ experience including administration, budgets, supervision, and planning. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Attain Certified Community Action Professional credential within 5 years from start date.
• Excellent working knowledge of community organizations, services available to clients and referral sources.
• Knowledge and experience working with low-income and diverse populations.
• Knowledge of family systems (including children, youth, parents, seniors, and chosen family), the impact of historical and contemporary inequities, cultural difference, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with and between funders, community partners and others.
• Knowledge and experience with early childhood education and the child care industry.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills to motivate lead and develop a team.
• Ability to develop, write and implement grant applications, including program budgets.
• Excellent organizational, time management, process, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong reasoning and communication abilities to understand regulations, funder mandates, and to present proposals.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook(email), virtual connectivity, and Agency specific software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to locations within agency service area
• Must be able and willing to make client/home visits.

Additional Postings available from Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership, Inc.