Director,Child Care Resource & Referral - CCR&R Job Gresham area,Oregon USA,Management

JOB SUMMARY

Provides strategic and systems level leadership for the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Program to strengthen early learning providers and the early childhood workforce, with a focus on equitable access to high quality care and education. Oversees coaching, professional development, licensing navigation, business supports, and technical assistance, ensuring alignment, consistency, and quality across services. Advances coordinated strategies that build provider capacity, support workforce development, and promotes continuous quality improvement across the county.

Recommends and implements the strategic vision and direction for CCR&R, guiding program implementation and fostering cross system collaboration to ensure services are delivered with accountability, integrity, and a strong commitment to equity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Develops, recommends, updates, and implements department policies and procedures using an equity lens. Provides strategic leadership and support for the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of department programs, services, and community impact initiatives, and carries out strategic initiatives. Assists with the preparation of short- and long-term plans in support of College and the Early Learning and Engagement division mission, vision, and goals.

Oversees and manages state and local contracts, ensuring consistent and timely delivery of services and that contract provisions are met.

Participates in state and local meetings with partners, contract managers, and funders, including work groups, advisory boards, and other initiative specific groups as appropriate. Participates in and/or leads various College committees, meetings and work groups. Serves as College representative on various statewide, local and College committees and attend events as appropriate.

Oversees and manages external communications, interagency relationships, community engagement, and partnership development efforts that support program visibility, strategic initiatives, and community collaborations.

Leads grant writing, fundraising, and development to advance program sustainability, strategic initiatives, and community impact. Develops long term and short-term budgets for each grant, and oversees the management of day-to-day department budget operations ensuring spending within budget allocation.

Recruits, selects, orients, schedules, and supervises staff. Evaluates staff performance, helps develop professional goals, and provides coaching and ongoing training; rewards and recognizes employees; holds staff accountable and takes disciplinary action, as needed.

Trains, develops, encourages, and motivates employees to enhance individual skills, promote professional growth, and maximize staff performance. Fosters a team environment that encourages and supports teamwork, and models and maintains high standards and performance expectations.

Directs responsive service delivery and community engagement efforts while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful work environment. Ensures concerns, barriers, and service issues are investigated and addressed professionally, equitably, and effectively.

Additional Duties

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, family studies, social work or related field
Experience/Training:
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing early learning systems programming, including at least two years of supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College’s community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity
- Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to a reliable automobile during work hours. Must have at least three years of driving history
At the College’s discretion, equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in early childhood education, family studies, social work or related field
Bilingual skills with oral and written fluency in English and Spanish, Russian or another language that meets…

Director, Child Care Resource & Referral - CCR&R