Center Supervisor

Position: Center Supervisor (1489-127)
Location: Hansen

MISSION STATEMENT:
Collaborate with Services Specialists to ensure an integrated balance of Head Start/Early Head Start services as per the program work plans to meet Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards. Manage community relations, center community activities, recruitment, enrollment, and center purchasing. Manage and supervise the Head Start/Early Head Start center's day-to-day operations and facilitate the involvement of parents and community members in the Head Start/Early Head Start program.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL:

1. Treat participants, fellow staff, and community members with positive regard.

2. Oversee, monitor, and report provision of Head Start/Early Head Start services for families and

staff across specialty areas.

3. Coordinate center operations as stated in the Parent Engagement/Family Involvement, Education,

Health/Nutrition, and Administration work plans and the Policies and Procedures manual.

4. Develop, enhance, and support community collaboration.

5. Supervise work progress of employees and center spending in all specialty areas, food service

and transportation.

6. Facilitate the involvement of Head Start/Early Head Start parents and community

members in center committees.

7. Facilitate the involvement of Head Start/Early Head Start parents and community members in Policy Council.

8. Arrange and facilitate the transportation of Head Start/Early Head Start parents to center, regional and

program wide Head Start/Early Head Start activities.

9. Utilize supervision strategies in the decision-making process to negotiate and encourage center staff and

parent committee to reach common goals.

10. Responsibility to maintain full enrollment, with a 72-hour turnaround to fill vacancies, in assigned center.

11. Participate in an individualized continuing education plan including CPR and First Aid certification.

ADDITIONAL:

* Delegate appropriate activities to support staff

* Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:

* Baccalaureate in a related field or a combination of related education and experience

* Two years of experience supervising a staff of at least two

* Experience working in a social service related field

* Extensive involvement in community activities

* Ability to communicate in writing

* Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare's Criminal History Unit

prior to consideration for hire

ADDITIONAL:

* Ability to communicate in Spanish or another language used by area families

* Knowledge/experience in a Head Start specific setting

* Current or former Head Start/Early Head Start parent

* Ability to achieve consensus among varied groups

Required Experience

Company Location Hansen - Head Start Position Type Full-Time/Regular Salary 24.55 - USD

Is this position grant-funded?

Yes

FLSA

Exempt

Months per year?

12 months year round

What are the work days/hours?

40 hours a week:
Monday - Friday

Open to current employees only?

No

Cover letter required?

Yes

Unofficial transcripts required?

Yes

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