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PLCCA, Inc. is Hiring a Director of Head Start Near Maywood, IL
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF HEAD START
Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year.
Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday.
Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year.
Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday.
RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible to the President/CEO & Executive VP.
SUMMARY: Provides leadership and direction to Head Start and Early Head Start.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for ensuring the Head Start Performance Standards and Illinois State Day Care regulations are fully implemented. Must demonstrate a connection between systems and services through effective ongoing collaboration with other team members.
Responsible for ensuring the Head Start Performance Standards and Illinois State Day Care regulations are fully implemented. Must demonstrate a connection between systems and services through effective ongoing collaboration with other team members.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As a member of the senior management team, you will meet regularly with CEO and other senior staff to provide coordination and direction to overall agency activity.
- Responsible for all programs assigned to the Children’s Services Division. Provides daily operational support.
- Ensures all applicable regulations and laws are followed.
- Responsible for developing a Program Service Plan in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards that outlines in detail the level of service provided by program. At a minimum, the Plan must include the following areas; prevention and early intervention, individualization, disabilities services, curriculum and assessment. Family and Community Partnerships including; family partnership building, parent involvement, and community partnerships; Program Design including; eligibility recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance, facilities, materials, equipment, and transportation.
- Develops and implements effective management systems that include program governance, strategic program planning including community assessment, communication, record keeping and reporting, ongoing monitoring, self-assessment, human resources, and fiscal management that comply with the Head Start Performance Standards and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Secures necessary funding to continue current level of service and to keep program responsive to community as indicated by community assessment information and program strategic plan.
- Responsible for maintain an effective working relationship with Program Policy council and ensures they are prepared to carry out their function as defined in the Head Start Performance Standards.
- Ensures program develops a staff and parent training plan that effectively uses training and technical assistance funds and keeps staff well-trained in their areas of expertise.
- Develops relationships with key partners and plays an active role on local, state, regional, and national levels. Represents agency in area of children’s services in these arenas.
- Participate in the monitoring system designed for Head Start.
- Report all findings during technical assistance monitoring visits and ensure follow up.
- Must demonstrate a belief in the mission of the organization and Children’s Services vision in all verbal and written communications.
- Meet all timelines and reporting requirements.
- Receive and maintain Children’s Services Certification annually.
- Ensures that the usage of agency technology, equipment, and time are utilized for agency business.
- Participates in the development of long-range fiscal planning and in the preparation of the program operating budget, monthly reconciliation meetings with the CFO, and review and approval of monthly invoices.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Public Administration, Group Work, Education, or related field with a minimum of five years of progressive management experience in a multi-dimensional program.
- Experience in Head Start and Child Care required with a minimum of 31 credit hours in Early Childhood Education. A combination of professional work and education equivalent to the above will be considered.
- *Prior experience in grant writing, fiscal management, and supervision required.
Other:
- Position requires a current physical and TB skin test or chest x-ray.
- Must pass DCFS criminal background check.
Travel:
- Throughout the program area, must have access to reliable automobile and proof of automobile liability insurance. Out-of-state travel may be required to attend Head Start or related trainings and or seminars.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
COVID-19 considerations:
- Must have been vaccinated for COVID prior to start date.
Work Location: In person.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$69k-91k (estimate)
POST DATE
10/18/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/08/2024
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