General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of the Early Head Start program in designated area as required by the Head Start Performance Standards and state and federal mandates.
• Ensure quality program service delivery.
• Protect the privacy of customers/families and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.

Specific Duties:

• Work closely with the EHS Director in meeting program and overall departmental monthly, quarterly, annual goals and objectives.
• Provide Direct Supervision of designated staff.
• Work closely with EHS Director in planning, self-assessment on continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain procedure for documentation, multi-disciplinary team information, and tracking systems for the EHS program.
• Implement a practice based coaching model.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze School Readiness Goals.
• Work collaboratively with Program Coordinator and Site Supervisors to ensure that Home Visitors are providing developmentally appropriate and engaging home visits.
• Work collaboratively with Program Coordinator and Site Supervisors to ensure the home visitors are using data and child outcomes, developmental screening tools and parent input, for intentional planning.
• Work collaboratively with team to plan and deliver in-service trainings.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Coordinator and Site Supervisors to ensure the planning and implementing of transition activities for the child and family in preparation for the child’s next school setting.
• Monitor and analyze ongoing monitoring data of home visits and socializations.
• Provide ongoing supervision and mentoring to designated staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Early Childhood Services EHS management team to make sure all areas of service are in compliance and continually improving.
• Responsible to ensure all required program documentation is reviewed for accuracy, consistency and compliance
• Responsible for training and ongoing support of designated staff.
• Collect, review and analyze data for program reporting and continuous improvement
• Follow interview procedures when a staff vacancy occurs.
• Facilitate a comprehensive orientation for new staff.
• Perform 90 day and annual performance evaluations
• Review all EHS performance evaluations.
• Responsible for being a positive, innovative, and supportive team player and promoting a healthy work environment.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems as they arise.
• Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping in a neat and timely manner.
• Recruit families and promote agency programs within the community.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
• Attend community events and meetings to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events/meetings.
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, family life education, social work or another related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with pregnant women, infants and toddlers.
• Minimum of 5 years effective supervisory skills.
• Early Head Start/Head Start experience a plus.
• Child Plus/Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold experience preferred.
• Family Service Credential within 18 months of hire or first available session thereafter.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability as a strength-based leader.
• Demonstrated ability to present information to community groups.
• Infant/toddler and preschool experiences preferred.
• Knowledge of the Head Start performance standards preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Possess a solid knowledge base with respect to child development and family services and seek to expand knowledge at every opportunity.
• Complete additional certification as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and code of ethics at all times.
• Must have Proficient Computer Skills. (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record review.
• Successfully complete required background checks at time of hire and when requested.
• Shall provide written report by a physician stating their physical capability and freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
• Proof of COVID 19 vaccination required.
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and be able to work effectively with people.
• Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.
• Must be willing to accept new challenges.
• The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.
• The job duties require a working cell phone for accessibility to supervisors, clients, or co-worker or to enhance personal safety while away from the office location. The agency will provide a cell phone as needed.
• Must comply with Agency tobacco free and drug free policies.
• Understand the importance of daily work attendance, and its impact on coworkers, clients, and the agency