Head Start Family Services Administrator, Apache

Head Start Family Services Administrator, Apache County

Working under administrative supervision and with moderate difficulty, this position is responsible for the support of families in their well‑being and improving children’s school readiness outcomes. Additionally, this position builds partnerships with families, provides resources, education and opportunities for families.

• Monitor, analyze, and report program implementation through various means, including completion of the federal program information report and planning and setup of the program database for family and community data;
• Develop program policies, procedures and systems for staff to implement in alignment with Head Start Program Performance Standards, including the development of new programs and program options such as the parenting curriculum;
• Develop and maintain community partnerships to support families and program objectives, including participation in regional committees and boards;
• Manage and support in‑kind reporting to meet federal in‑kind match requirements;
• Monitor, develop, provide training and technical assistance to staff to ensure continuous quality improvement;
• Provide parent leadership development by supporting parents participating in the Parent Policy Council and parent/community engagement opportunities. Support agenda preparation and conduct outreach to members.
• Review, maintain and provide response for records and data requested by families and community partners;
• Support the integration of services with other program components to provide integrated child and family experiences;
• Management of budget for family services.

Other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Services, Sociology, Child and Family studies or other related field of study; and three years’ experience in related work;
OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

N/A

• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Knowledge of Family Dynamics/Partnerships Building
• Knowledge of parenting strategies, child development & family dynamics.
• Knowledge of Trauma Responsive Engagement

• Policy Development
• Problem Solving
• Analytics
• Marketing and Outreach
• Advocacy
• Planning
• Community Partnerships
• Organizational Skills
• Management of multiple projects
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Office 365

• Bilingual, with oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish
• Child Plus

Physical Activity
:
Frequent standing, sitting, finger use, talking, listening, and repetitive motion. Occasional walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

Physical exertion
: ___ Sedentary; _X_ Light; ___Medium; ___ Heavy; ___ Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Visual requirements
:
Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.

Working conditions
:
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Agency paid health, dental, vision;
Arizona State Retirement (ASRS);
Paid Vacation, paid sick leave & holiday pay

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