Supervisor

River Valley Child Development Services Inc; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Child Development Services seeks an experienced supervisor to lead the Regional Administrative Unit (RAU), ensuring program objectives and compliance are met. The role includes coordinating staff, overseeing grants, and serving as Interim Service Coordinator.

You will participate in Child Find activities, compile timely reports, and collaborate with stakeholders across visits and trainings, while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in early childhood education, child development or human services.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to RAU staff and oversee program personnel.
• Ensure program compliance and administer grant and program objectives.
• Serve as Interim Service Coordinator and participate in Child Find and public awareness activities.
• Compile and submit reports within established timelines.
• Travel to visitation sites and participate in required committees and training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Time management

Integrity and confidentiality

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Job description

River Valley Child Development ServicesProviding quality services and support to children, families, and the early childhood community.Job DescriptionTitle: Supervisor FLSA Status: ExemptProgram: WV Birth to Three-RAU Classification: Full-TimeWorksite: TBDReports to: RAU DirectorPosition Summary: Provide leadership to RAU staff.Essential FunctionsAssist with leading and administering all aspects of Regional Administrative Unit (RAU) grant and program objectives.Oversee program personnel.Ensure program compliance.Remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.Marginal FunctionsDevelop and foster collaborative partnerships with stakeholders.Participate in all required committees, conferences, meetings and training relevant to the program and/or agency.Participate in ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement activities.Program specific dutiesServe as Interim Service CoordinatorActively participate in Child Find and public awareness activitiesCompile and submit reports within established timelines.Respond to any inquiries within a timely manner.Traverse various terrain to access visitation sites.Any other duties as assigned.Skills, Abilities, & KnowledgeAbide by all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to the program and relevant grants.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.Utilize technology to enter, retrieve and process information, and communicate electronically.Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork within the program, agency and external stakeholders.Remain aware of emerging trends and best practices relevant to the assigned program/project.Ability to think critically.Work collaboratively.EducationRequired: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development or human services.ExperienceRequired: Experience working with families and children in a management or leadership position in the field of early childhood education, child development or human services.Employment ConditionsSuccessfully clearing the background check process, which may include: criminal background check, education verification, references, drug testing, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry, Child Protective Services check, and federal grants debarred list.Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.Adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics.Adhere to the Division of Early Childhood Council for Exceptional Children Code of Ethics.Maintain STARS career pathway enrollment.Able to travel extensively; requires the need for flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends.Business casual apparel.Maintain ISC credential.Environmental ConditionsIndoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to temperature changes at least fifty percent (50%) of the time.Prolonged sitting at a desk viewing a computer screen and keyboard typing.Frequent face-to-face, electronic, and virtual interactions with internal and external customers.Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.Public contact position.This position may be eligible to work remotely up to two days per week following a successful 90-day review.Physical DemandsMobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.Access information using a computer.Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.Disclaimers and StatementsThe West Virginia Human Rights Act, W.Va. Code 16B-17-1, et seq., makes it illegal to discriminate based on the following, "race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, blindness or disability.”EducationRequired: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development or human services.ExperienceRequired: Experience working with families and children in a management or leadership position in the field of early childhood education, child development or human services.