Description

Job Description

Supervises and administers all early childhood work conducted in the Early Advantage program of SGA

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises and administers all early childhood work conducted in the Early Advantage program of SGA.

• Develops and maintains relationship with program partners and funders.

• Collaborates with personnel from relevant agencies/schools/churches/communities.

• Organizes and facilitates regular team meetings for program staff.

• Responsible for the hiring of staff and annual evaluation of staff performance.

• Assists with assignment of staff for home-based services.

• Develops and implements reports, presentations, and advertising for program.

• Manages all program paperwork and reporting to CPS’s Office of Early Childhood Education and Parents As Teachers (PAT), and other funders.

• Collaborates with the Manager of Early Childhood Programs and Regional Director to assure staff’s attainment of the programs quantitative goals.

• Collaborates with the Regional Director to conceptualize and implement expanded programming in the community, as needed.

• Collaborates with the Evaluation Department and submits all statistical reports as needed.

• Attends and participates in meetings for clinical, managerial, and/or general staff.

• Collaborates with CPS’s Office of Early Childhood Education and the Ounce of Prevention and attends all required trainings (as needed).

• Participates in program planning with the Regional Director, Operations management team, and the executive director (as needed).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements

Education:

• Master’s degree in social work or related field (MSW or MSSA) from an accredited school.

• Combination of education, BA/BS minimum, and 5 years of supervisory experience will be considered

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with youth.

• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of and experience working within early childhood development and education. Prior experience with Parents as Teachers curriculum preferred

Other:

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required. Ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families, various professionals and community groups.

• Ability to manage the Early Advantage team and must demonstrate leadership abilities and utilizes reflective supervision

Key Competencies:

• Competent in Microsoft Office tools and inputting services in an online database

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.

• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.

• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.

• Constantly positions oneself to assist children during activities.

• Frequently moves desks, chairs, tables, easels, and children's toys.

• At times may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various classrooms and event’s needs.

• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions