- Four-Year College Degree from a school accredited by a recognized accrediting agency - general major. Requires basic strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early childhood Education/Development and Family/Social Services with focus on Infant Toddler development. Requires degree
- At least 12 months full time experience working with children ages 0-5 in a licensed group setting.
- At least 12 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group setting.
- Experience in supervising program operations and direct service staff
- Experience with and knowledge of community resources for children and families
- Knowledge of IDEA process and services for children with special needs
- Experience in design and delivery of training
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Ability to determine and prioritize demanding workload while being flexible to emergent/unplanned needs and situations independently.
- Significant decision making and problem solving in many areas including the allocation of resources to program components, supervisory issues, scheduling, and provision of program services.
- Ability to handle highly stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
- Ability to interpret and implement complex policies and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion in all employee interactions.
- Strong organization and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong Leadership and coaching skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to partner with other community programs and agencies to fulfill program requirements
- Ability to provide complex data analysis with accuracy
- This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license and a clear driver's abstract and continued employment may be contingent on maintaining a clear driver's abstract.
- This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
- This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of personal vehicle to transport participants, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island
- This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and use of agency vehicle to transport participants, as needed, as well as a willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an as-needed basis throughout the island.
- This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.
- Immediate supervision over 3 to 15 employees. Responsible for selection, training and discipline.
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Program Director-Early Head Start - Lihue, United States - Child and Family Service
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionEstablished in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development children. CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.
OUR MISSION
Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.
OUR VISION
Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.
OUR VALUES
HOPE values: Humility, Ownership, Perseverance, Engagement
We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.
Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Program Administrator, the Program Director is responsible for providing the day-to-day management, oversight, staff supervision, planning coordination, monitoring, and direction of CFS Head Start classroom and home visiting programs. The Director will provide vision and leadership to staff while ensuring management functions are properly carried out in programs. These duties will be accomplished in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures, and State of Hawaii Licensing Requirements. The Director has operational responsibility for meeting all federal, state, and local grant requirements, rules, regulations, and program standards. In addition, the Program Director serves as the leader for their program option and supervises personnel employed within that programming and provides direct service backup as needed.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
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At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence, and termination.