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The Area Director of Family Services, Health, and Disabilities will be responsible for supporting our staff through start up processes and ongoing support to achieve full implementation of all aspects of family engagement, health and disabilities services approach, with the goal of building organizations capable of executing high quality strategies to support families of young children, build nurturing environments to promote their children’s school readiness and healthy development. Geography of this position is flexible as the position will require extensive travel to programs across the counties as needed. Essential Duties
Work in conjunction with Family Services, Health, and Disabilities Assistant Superintendent to develop operational procedures, implement strategic initiatives and complete projects that impact the program goals and objectives
Work in conjunction with Family Services, Health, and Disabilities Implementation and Compliance Specialist to assess and improve monitoring systems that impact the program goals and objectives.
In conjunction with the Director of Education and the Director of Operations, help train and facilitate Policy Council Meetings for the program year.
Supervise and mentor staff on Head Start Standards, agency policies and procedures, and Child Care Minimum Standards.
Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, agency policies and procedures, and Child Care Minimum Standards.
Monitor and ensure service area standards are recorded for the completion of the yearly PIR
Monitor identification and recruitment of Head Start- eligible families and children, including children with disabilities and underserved populations
Monitor funded enrollment level in accordance with enrollment requirements
Monitor and supervise training and educational opportunities for parents and families
Monitor and analyze family services, health, and disabilities data
Hold meetings with staff to create action plans for implementation
Network and build working relationships with community partners within the service area
Work with Family Services, Health, and Disabilities Assistant Superintendent to draft partnership agreements
Travel to programs across counties as needed
Other projects and duties as assigned
Staff Development and Management
Provide ongoing support and coaching to all direct report staff to ensure the department is operating effectively and efficiently in accordance with Agency policies and established goals and objectives.
In partnership with the Assist Superintendent of Family Services, Health, and Disabilities and corporate Human Resources, actively participate in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and training of new staff; develop ongoing professional development trainings to meet Head Start program standards
Regularly review employee performance and provide constructive and effective feedback
Complete, conduct, and submit the 90-day and annual performance evaluations per established due dates
Working Relationships
Actively participate in collaborative and cooperative efforts and activities with the Head Start leadership team
Work closely with the Assistant Superintendents and other Head Start leaders and staff to maintain focus on family engagement, health, and nutrition with program goals and objectives that meet the needs of the students and families
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with family advocates, classroom teachers, administrative staff, children, and parents to ensure the children are receiving a quality learning experience
Work as part of the team and show professionalism at all times by modeling and demonstrating a positive attitude and working relationships, while maintaining strong ethical boundaries
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
3 years’ experience in the family and community engagement field, including experience in coaching, supervision, program management and providing technical assistance
Strong analytical skills to quickly assess situations, identify trends, develop solutions and apply critical assessments to the larger context
Ability to quickly learn and interpret government procedures and regulations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a team, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, receive and provide feedback and manage dynamic interchanges in meetings
Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to successfully implement program plans
Ability and willingness to travel
Current Texas Driver’s License and auto insurance in good standing
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google, and other related programs
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
Bilingual Spanish-English based on service population
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
This position requires frequent standing, sitting, walking and using a computer for long periods of time
Position works in a facility with and around children on a regular basis
Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. AgreementThe statements herein indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of the job and may request the employee to perform other duties and responsibilities not listed at his/her discretion. This job description is not a contract between the employee occupying the position and the employer. Upbring is an at-will employer. Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusID: 2020-4148 Shift/Hours: 1st Shift External Company URL: http://www.Upbring.org/