Early Childhood Care & Learning Program Leader
Human Services
Early Childhood Care & Learning Program Leader
OVERVIEW:
To provide leadership in the implementation of an early childhood system in Routt County, in accordance with the strategic plan of First Impressions of Routt County, Routt County’s Early Childhood Council. To assure the vision, mission, goals and objectives of First Impressions are effectively carried out under the direction of the Executive Committee of First Impressions. Assist collaborating agencies in problem solving and moving toward an integrated system of services for young children and their families.
DEPARTMENT MISSION & VISION:
Our Vision: The Routt County Department of Human Services strives to be a respected partner in a healthy, safe, interconnected community by assisting people in meeting identified needs to attain a better quality of life.
Our Mission: To strengthen families and individuals, and to promote safety and self-sufficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant social/human behavioral science program, with Master's Degree preferred. Minimum three years relevant, professional experience.
KEY DUTIES:
- Lead in the development, and revision of the Routt County early childhood community plan.
- Lead and oversee the execution of the early childhood community plan resulting in an integrated system of services for young children and their families.
- To provide, guidance support and resources to providers and families ensuring high quality, equitable, and accessible early children programs.
- Be the early childhood advocate, expert and voice in our community.
- Be a proactive liaison between community initiatives and state and federal agencies concerning public policy, programs, standards, and other matters related to early childhood council.
- Oversee implementation of the strategic plan.
- Prepare fiscally responsible programmatic budget.
- Provide leadership and guidance to sub-committees of First Impressions.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with First Impressions members and other community professionals through effective coordination and communication.
- Identify strategic funding opportunities and partnerships that support building an integrated early childhood system.
- Serve as the primary grant writer for funding opportunities that support First Impressions strategic direction.
- Provide fiscal management and oversight to assure that legal requirements are met and budgets are prepared and managed.
- Assess needs of the community and determine solutions to address issues affecting early childhood care and learning.
- Direct and coordinate data collection, analysis, evaluation and monitoring of grant funded programs.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines and reporting requirements
- Manage special projects as directed by the Executive Committee
- Assure effective management of First Impressions meetings.
- Work independently to develop goals, meet deadlines and provide deliverables.
- Support existing collaborating agencies and recruit additional members for First Impressions in the focus areas of: early learning, health, mental health, and family support.
- Act as liaison between community initiatives and to state and federal agencies concerning public policy, programs, appropriations, standards, and other matters related to early childhood systems building.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Thorough knowledge of programs, fiscal, and personnel management techniques.
- Extensive and advanced knowledge of all aspects of program specialty.
- Skill in interpreting rules, regulations, laws and procedures.
- Ability to lead and facilitate meetings and strategic planning efforts.
- Ability to deal with stress and emergencies.
- Knowledge of related systems, including by not limited to: provider and family systems, state, federal, and local government systems; educational systems; and primary/behavioral health systems.
- Complex assessment skills; immediate and sound decision-making, especially in crisis situations; knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of community resources and how to access them.
- Skills in dealing with hostile, angry and dysfunctional clients.
- Ability to be organized, meet deadlines and complete work.
- High level of communication skills – both written and oral.
- Ability to be non-judgmental, empathetic, and assertive, yet not aggressive.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, clients, other agencies, and the community as a whole.
- Proficient word processing and computer skills in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as navigating a Windows based computer system and the Internet.
- Ability to adhere to confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License
- CBI and FBI Background Screen
Details: www.co.routt.co.us
Deadline: October 1st, 2020
Routt County is an EOE