Supervisor

River Valley Child Development Services Inc; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Child Development Services in Charleston, WV seeks a Supervisor for WV Birth to Three-RAU to provide leadership to RAU staff and oversee grant objectives, ensure compliance, and coordinate with the RAU Director.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or human services and management experience with families and children. Some travel and flexible scheduling are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college in early childhood education, child development or human services.
• Experience leading families and children programs in relevant field.
• Willingness to travel and adhere to ethics codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to RAU staff and oversee grant/program objectives.
• Oversee program personnel and ensure program compliance.
• Travel as needed and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Submit reports within established timelines and respond to inquiries promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Ethics & confidentiality

Tech proficiency

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Charleston Office - Charleston, WV 25311, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $25.25 - $27.24, Job Category: Management,

River Valley Child Development Services

Providing quality services and support to children, families, and the early childhood community.

Job Description

Title: Supervisor FLSA Status: Exempt

Program: WV Birth to Three-RAU Classification: Full-Time

Worksite: TBD

Reports to: RAU Director

Position Summary: Provide leadership to RAU staff.

Essential Functions

• Assist 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 Functions

• Develop 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 duties

• Serve as Interim Service Coordinator
• Actively participate in Child Find and public awareness activities
• Compile 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, & Knowledge

• Abide 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.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development or human services.

Experience

• Required: 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 Conditions

• Successfully 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 Conditions

• Indoors 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.
• Frequently 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 Demands

• Mobility 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 Statements

The 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."

Qualifications: Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development or human services.

Experience

• Required – Experience in a management or leadership position; experience working with children and families in the field of early childhood education, child development or human services.
• Preferred – Experience in a management or leadership position in the field of early childhood education, child development or human services.