Director of Child & Family Services

Director of Child & Family Services Early Development Services, Inc. Santa Maria, CA Job Details Full-time $95,000 a year Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Spanish CPR Certification Master's degree Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Data management Conflict management Child Development Permit Productivity software Pediatric first aid Early Childhood Education Full Job Description

DEFINITION

Under the oversight and general supervision of the Executive Director, responsibilities will include the overall compliance and effective management of the agency's child and family services which includes overseeing the effective enrollment of child to services provided by Early Development Services (EDS) at our Early Childhood Education Centers and through Family Child Care Educators. This position is also responsible for overseeing the recruitment and contracting of licensed FCC Educators. Ensuring that the Child and Family Services offering is managed and performing efficiently and effectively.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Understand the philosophy of the agency and effectively articulate its goal and objectives.
• Provide positive leadership to the Child and Family Services team as well as be a proactive member of the EDS Leadership team
• Implement strategies for management that build teamwork and participation of staff; make effective use of time and other resources; assist in short-term problem solving and long-term planning.
• Project a positive image of the agency to employees, families, and the community.
• Understand different cultural styles of interacting, leading and participating.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, staff, and children that respects their values and culture.
• Coordinate regular communication with other management to support/advocate for opportunities and success of the families that we support.
• Gather needed information through regular communication with administration, staff and parents.
• Facilitate meetings ensuring that all necessary program information, training, and agency policy/procedures are reviewed as needed.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with families and natural supports.
• Eligibility determination and rosters
• Review family files for compliance with

CDE/CDSS

regulations and codes.

• Conduct Parent Appeal.
• Complete state required reports by designated deadlines.

CDSS/CDE

compliance reviews.

• Supervise and/or conduct performance evaluations on a regular basis in accordance with agency procedures. Address and follow up on any issues on a timely basis.
• Observe objectively and give positive and negative feedback in a way that helps individuals to change.
• Motivate and challenge people to set a high standard.
• Communicate clear expectations for performance.
• Oversee discipline and job performance issues with assigned agency program staff.
• Supervise performance over time, with follow through, so that poor performance leads to termination and good performance is recognized.
• Have knowledge of different supervisory styles and methods to meet individual needs of supervisees.
• Comply with all applicable rules and regulations governing agency programs.
• Applicable regulatory standards and concepts, including the rights of licensees.
• Custody issues that affect childcare.
• Confidentiality laws that affect childcare.
• Labor laws that affect childcare.
• Anti-discrimination laws that affect childcare, employee rights.
• Working knowledge of liability issues.
• Health rules.
• Basics of contracts that affect the center.
• Mobilize needed resources.
• Monitor staff's work schedule.
• Ensure compliance of

CDE/CDSS

funding terms and conditions at all

CDE/CDSS

funded facilities.

• Authorize time management documentation for assigned staff i.

e.: Timesheets, attendance, RTO. Ensures same is completed accurately and within expected timeframe.

MINIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• California Child Development Program Director Permit issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing with 3 units of Infant/Toddler and OR Equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Current pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• In good health and free of active Tuberculosis
• Must provide completed Health Screening Report and Department of Justice clearance prior to employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EDS's Philosophy Statement and the core values of mutual respect, collaboration and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service and institutional excellence.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• The skills and willingness to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.
• Be a person who is accessible and approachable, who interacts with people in a welcoming and engaging way while leading by active involvement in the Agency.
• Commitment to educational equity and a passion for teaching and working with children, staff, and families with different experiences, languages, and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, objectivity, relationships and consensus building as well as conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties effectively as described above
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Office and data management software.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working with a diverse and multicultural population.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away in 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's health.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

:

• At least two years experience with enrollment management, facilities planning, development of staffing plans, and staff supervision.
• Master's degree in Human Development, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Bilingual/biliterate ability in English/Spanish The job description does not imply that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to follow all job-related instructions and to perform all other job-related tasks requested by the Executive Director. As holder of this position, I accept the above responsibilities and will perform them as described. I understand that my employment with EDS is at will and that nothing in this job description constitutes a contract of employment, express and implied.

Pay:

$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you hold a valid Program Director Permit issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Enrollment Management and Facilities Management:

2 years (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Santa Maria, CA 93454 (Required)

Work Location:

In person