Job Summary

The Early Head Start Director is responsible for assuring all Early Head Start program mandates and standards for excellence are met daily. This position develops and monitors the structure, systems and procedures to facilitate this. This person will be responsible for compliance of fiscal, legal, and programmatic aspects of the program, in addition to ensuring the program is strategically positioned for the future.

Essential Functions

Program Planning and Implementation

Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state and federal contracts, surveys and licensure as appropriate for Early Head Start.
Maintains effective, appropriate communication with the Board of Directors, including:
- Providing a written report to the board of the fiscal and programmatic status of the program and of the administrative activities monthly monitoring result, and strategies to resolve problems.
- Communication of relevant information from the funding sources.
- Provision of training for new Board members and refresher for veteran Board members on their roles and responsibilities.

Budget and Fiscal:

Reviews and analyzes monthly financial and statistical reports to assess the budget status and to initiate preventative measures if any problems appear to be predicated.
Oversees and monitors agreements for the purchasing of goods and services assures that bids are solicited in accordance with state and federal regulations.
With input from program participants and the staff, support and pursue additional funding sources, grants, and local resources to support program activities as appropriate.

Supervision and Training - Program Director:

Provides guidance and leadership to Early Head Start staff to emphasize the importance of achieving high standards of quality, internally and through public and private sector partnerships.
Facilitates the continuous professional development of Early Head Start staff as part of the commitment to excellence.

Child and Adult Care Food Program:

Ensures all Child and Adult Care Food Program paperwork is completed and submitted. Works with staff person responsible for nutrition to complete the Child and Adult Care Food Program food sponsorship application in cooperation with Louisiana.
Contributes to the collection and edit processes of correct documentation for the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Public Administration, Day Care Administration, or related field.
Experience in human services program management, including program planning, operations and evaluation, and the use of management information systems.
Five years supervisory experience required.
Two years fiscal experience required.
Knowledge of Head Start Federal and State regulations, in addition to local health/safety regulations, ADA and OSHA required.

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