Early Intervention Co-Director

Early Intervention Co-Director

• Location: Las Cruces, NM
• Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt Leadership Position
• Compensation: Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefits Package

Why Join the Aprendamos Family?

• Families First Culture: Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children and families reach their highest potential through compassionate, family-centered care.
• Leadership Opportunity: Help shape the future of one of New Mexico’s leading Early Intervention programs by driving operational excellence, workforce development, and quality outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborative Executive Team: Work alongside experienced program leaders and a multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Elite Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, and a supportive leadership environment.

Your Role: Shaping the Future of Early Intervention

As the Early Intervention Co-Director, you are more than a program leader—you are a strategic partner in ensuring high-quality services for children and families throughout our communities. You will provide operational leadership, workforce oversight, and quality assurance while supporting sustainable program growth and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Operations

• Collaborate with Early Intervention leadership to oversee daily operations and strategic initiatives
• Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services to ensure exceptional outcomes
• Develop and enhance operational systems, workflows, and policies
• Drive process improvement initiatives that strengthen service delivery and organizational effectiveness
• Promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence across service regions

Staff Leadership & Workforce Development

• Supervise and mentor program leads and support staff
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning efforts
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with Aprendamos core values
• Monitor productivity, performance outcomes, and professional development plans
• Lead coaching and workforce development initiatives that support employee growth and service quality

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with New Mexico FIT Program requirements and organizational policies
• Monitor documentation quality, data integrity, and performance indicators
• Support quality improvement initiatives and corrective action planning
• Serve as a resource for staff regarding compliance, operational procedures, and best practices

Fiscal & Operational Management

• Assist with budget monitoring, resource allocation, and productivity oversight
• Evaluate staffing models, service capacity, and key performance indicators
• Support strategic decision-making to ensure program sustainability and growth

Family & Community Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with families, community organizations, healthcare providers, schools, and state agencies
• Promote awareness of Early Intervention services throughout the community
• Champion family-centered practices and meaningful engagement in services

What We Are Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Healthcare, Social Services, Behavioral Science, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in pediatric, early intervention, healthcare, or family service settings
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of program operations, workforce management, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with performance management, quality improvement, and operational leadership
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Passion for supporting children, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Additional Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Leadership Development Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborative and Mission-Driven Culture

At Aprendamos, we believe strong leadership creates meaningful outcomes for children and families. If you're passionate about operational excellence, team development, and building high-quality services that make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aprendamos Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today—our hiring team moves quickly and values strong leaders who are passionate about serving children and families.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early intervention/Pediatric/Healthcare/Family Services: 4 years (Required)
• Leadership: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000