Program Director - Youth Enrichment - Early Care & Education

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  The director is responsible for the development and administration of set programs: Early Care & Education and School Age programs. The director will incorporate caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith into all aspects of their program areas and represent the YMCA's commitment to being for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility

OUR CULTURE:  
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Create a vibrant cause-centered culture for staff and volunteers.
2. Staff Development: Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, coach and evaluate staff. Plan and conduct staff meetings as needed.
3. State Licensing: Stay current and ensure compliance with state licensing regulations.
4. Step Up to Quality: Maintain star rating and fulfill all Step Up to Quality requirements. Oversee implementation of Creative Curriculum, child screenings, and child assessments
5. Risk Management: Ensure the safety of staff and children using resources from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, Westbend Insurance, and other applicable risk management partners.
6. Facility Management: Responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep and organization of all areas. 
7. Recordkeeping: Monitor payment records, purchasing procedures, financial assistance, Title XX, USDA, daily attendance, volunteer database & hours, staff records & payroll. Responsible for Title XX and USDA reporting.
8. Budget Management: Develops, administers and controls all program department budgets to meet or exceed budget targets. Work continually to secure new funding sources. Responsible for collections and following our collection policy.
9. Financial Development: Support financial activities of the branch including the Annual Giving Campaign and United Way.
10. Membership/Program Development: Create and facilitate informational materials and brochures as needed for promotional and public relations used in conjunction with center and branch marketing plans.
11. Relationships: Maintain relationships with parents, children, stakeholders, ODJFS, and YMCA staff.
12. Collaboration: Actively participate in the ECE focus group (monthly meetings) and branch leadership staff team (bi-weekly meetings). This includes supporting team projects, active participation in groups, and other assignments as delegated by supervisor.
13. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION:

Upholding the YMCA’s commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position.

1. Attend required abuse risk management training.
2. Screen employees and volunteers for abuse risk according to policies and procedures.
3. Train, supervise, and require adherence of employees and volunteers to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
4. Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback about boundaries with consumers.
5. Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations.
6. Respond quickly and seriously to all reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
7. Communicate the YMCA’s commitment to abuse prevention.
8. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Developing Self & Others: Onboards and develops staff and volunteers for success; coaches others for continuous development; shares and employs new learning to improve staff and personal performance.
• Collaboration: Identifies and builds relationships with internal and/or external partners or key stakeholders to support programs or projects; builds effective teams and committees by fostering common vision and plans. 
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Program/Project Management: Follows fidelity, quality, and evidence-based standards of programs, projects, or the organization; follows through on commitments with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Communication and Influence: Speaks and writes in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Emotional Maturity: Regulates behavior based on assessment of situation, personal feelings, strengths, and limitations; demonstrates a settling presence, even during times of crisis and challenge.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified as an administrator for childcare programs in accordance with ODJFS.
• Degree in child development or related field preferred.
• Must have 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Must be able to provide a copy of High school diploma, a completed medical form (JFS 01296) and undergo a BCI/FBI background check prior to first day of work. 
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention are required to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Must be committed to YMCA mission, values and philanthropic efforts.