Salary : $78,641.00 - $90,979.00 Annually
Location : Williamsburg, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 30C&FSM-1864
Department: Community Services - Admin
Division: CS-CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/07/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description

Responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing the operations of the child development and family support services for the Division of Children and Family Services and the County Head Start program. Performs administrative and supervisory work and develops the structure, systems, and procedures to deliver comprehensive child development services provided by the County Head Start program. Manages and oversees the County's contracts for various early childhood developmental programs and related services. Assesses community needs for child development services, develops short and long-range plans, and monitors and evaluates existing programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing child care centers and Head Start programs. Conducts general management activities to oversee divisional fiscal and personnel operations. Performs or assists with community projects and serves as a resource for issues relating to children, families, and early education.
Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the program's overall compliance in meeting the standards and regulations required by the Office of Head Start (OHS) , Department of Education Child Care Licensing Regulations, Unified Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5), Virginia's Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS), Birth-Five Learning Guidelines, and the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, School Administration, or related field, and six (6) to nine (9) years of experience in early childhood teaching or the administration of child development or human services programs.
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record.

Requires acceptable criminal and child protective services background checks.

Requires an initial physical examination to include screening for tuberculosis and periodic re-examinations to ensure the incumbent poses no significant health risk to the participants in the Head Start Program.

Ability to obtain and maintain certification in Medication Administration, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid.
Supplemental Information

Attends local, regional, and national seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, and lectures as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the fields of human services and developmental education administration.

Plans, coordinates, and participates in meetings, special events, recruitment, groups, and activities, which may include evenings and weekends.
This position requires an on-call status in emergency situations such as hurricanes and may be assigned to work in emergency shelters or other designated areas as directed by the Emergency Operations Center.
Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including common office machines such as computers, calculators and copiers, etc. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Primarily sedentary work involving sitting most of the time, but also involves walking, bending, stooping, or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift packages weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to run and crawl while interacting with children and be able to lift, handle, or carry a child weighing up to 50 pounds.
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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical and dental insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01

Which best describes your level of education?

• No Diploma
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

List the major field of study in which you received your degree. If this does not apply to your level of education, type "N/A".
03

How many college credit hours have you earned in a field related to education, social work, school administration, sociology, psychology, mental health or related field services?

• None
• 12 credit hours or less
• 13 to 24 credit hours
• 25 or more credit hours

04

How many years of experience do you have providing developmental services to preschool-aged children?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 10 years or more

05

How many years of experience do you have providing family support, case management, or social services to adults?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 10 years or more

06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of best practices for managing children's behavior and promoting children's social and emotional development?

• No Experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

07

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in advocating for families and working in programs that promote self-sufficiency?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

08

Select the types of education and child development programs you have experience working in/ with? (Check all that apply)

• Subsidized Child Care Program
• Head Start/Early Head Start
• School Readiness/Child Development Initiatives
• School Age Child Care
• Public School Systems
• Early Intervention
• Family Day Home Child Care

09

If selected for this position, you will be required to work occasional nights and/or weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision?

• Yes
• No

10

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the Head Start Program?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

11

How many years of experience do you have working in a leadership role in early childhood education and school age child care programs?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 10 years or more

12

How many years of experience do you have working in programs that provide services for low-income, at-risk individuals?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 10 years or more

13

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge with grant writing?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

14

How many years of experience do you have in preparing a budget and monitoring budget expenditures for an employer?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 10 years or more

15

How many years of experience do you have providing direct supervision (including hiring, administering performance evaluations, and creating/implementing performance improvement plans)?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 to 10 years
• 10 years or more

16

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in developing program policy and conducting strategic planning?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

17

Which of the following best describes your level of experience of grants administration, compliance, and reporting?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

18

Because this position is held in a preschool program where children are present, you will be asked to consent to background checks and to provide information for the following before being offered employment: •Reference checks checks from 3 people who can verify your experience. •A criminal history background check. •Review of your driving record through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. •An investigation through Child Protection Services and Sex Offender Registry. •Results from a completed Tuberculin Skin test. •Physical exam stating you are free of contagious disease and pose no significant health or safety risk to the children in the program.Do you acknowledge the items listed above will be required before being offered employment?

• Yes
• No

19

If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee and may be required to remain at your worksite or to report to a worksite following a declared County emergency in order to respond to the needs of the citizens of York County. This may involve working odd hours, including nights and weekends, for an indeterminate amount of time depending on the emergency situation. Are you able to comply with this provision?

• Yes
• No

20

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

21

Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
22

Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No

Required Question