Program Director (Full-Time | Klamath County

Position: Program Director (Full-Time | Klamath County)

About Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC):

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization serving children and families across Oregon through early education and family support programs. At OCDC, our work has purpose. Every role contributes to creating stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for children across Oregon.

Position Summary:

Manages and administers the overall county operation within the guidelines of local, state and federal regulations and mandated standards of programs operated. Facilitates the smooth integration of program services and provides leadership to the county team of staff and parents.

Essential Functions:

• Planning, developing, and implementing local work-plans, systems and procedures.
• Overseeing documenting/collecting of data for Program Information Report (PIR) and conducting community assessments.
• Monitoring program service areas to evaluate quality of systems and implementing improvements.
• Collaborating with program Specialists to implement program systems and to assess areas of program concerns.
• Developing and implementing program improvement plans with appropriate Central Office staff.
• Ensuring collaboration and integration between service areas for the implementation of program systems and best practice.

Complies with Federal, State, and local regulations to ensure center certification(s) by:

• Following local/state ordinances/regulations regarding health, sanitation, fire, etc. in order to secure and maintain center certification(s).
• Training staff on state regulations (Child Care Division CCD bluebook).
• Establishing a positive and collaborative working relationship with certifiers.
• Being informed of and following miscellaneous local ordinances and new legislation.

Establishes and maintains secure climate for staff, children, and parents by:

• Including staff/parents in decision-making process.
• Giving positive feedback and addressing concerns in an expedient manner.
• Implementing programs or activities that promote positive staff morale, wellness, productivity, and rewards.
• Mediating conflicts between staff and parents to include adhering to policies.
• Interacting with staff/parents in program activities as required by program need.

Establishes a Safe/appropriate Environment By:

• Collaborating with appropriate Central Office staff for development of new facilities.
• Ensuring safe center visitor/volunteer sign in procedures.
• Ensuring facilities and equipment acquisition and maintenance in accordance with Agency procurement guidelines, in collaboration with appropriate Central Office staff when necessary.
• Collaborating to include locating property/facilities, seeking approval from officials, attending public hearings.

Establishes and maintains community partnerships and advocating for migrant and low-income families in Oregon by:

• Representing OCDC in community meetings and functions as related to program needs.
• Ensuring county staff involvement in community activities.
• Ensuring communication with local schools to aid in smooth transition of children and families.
• Overseeing and/or negotiating agreements/contracts with outside agencies providing services to program.
• Investigating community (third party) complaints and facilitating the resolution process.
• Promoting and maintaining a positive image of the county in the community.
• Seeking funding, in-kind, services, training, and volunteers from all possible local sources in conjunction and collaboration with appropriate Central Office staff.

Manages and maintains overall fiscal operations of the county by:

• Developing a budget in collaboration Central Office Fiscal staff, county staff/parent participation, following Agency guidelines.
• Managing budget to include reviewing fiscal reports with staff/parents, approving expenditures, monitoring and controlling costs, reallocating funds as needed.
• Delegating responsibility of service area budgets to county management team.
• Monitoring service area management of budgets.
• Monitoring reimbursements/expenses.
• Ensuring inventory process of consumable supplies is maintained.
• Ensuring the implementation of in-kind procedures and all in-kind reporting to Central Office.

Ensures Parental Involvement Throughout The Programs By:

• Facilitating the formation of local parent center committee and ensures/provides training and support.
• Collaborating with County Executive Committee on decision-making.
• Providing training and ensuring parent participation in the interviewing/hiring process.
• Investigating parent complaints and facilitating the resolution process of parents and staff in accordance to Agency policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that all staff are trained on their role in parent involvement to include development of a wide variety of activities and volunteer opportunities.
• Planning with staff and County Policy Council (CPC) for meetings and trainings as required and requested.

Manages Administration Of County Personnel By:

• Directly supervising county management team.
• Ensuring the hiring of qualified…