Regional Bronx Director - Early Childhood Development

Description:

The Director will lead the early childhood department by implementing high-quality child-care centers and ensuring the program is following all regulatory requirements and standings for State and Federal contracts.  This position is responsible for the coordination of Risk Management within the Early Childhood programs, and is responsible for oversight of the Federal Early Head Start/ Head Start grants, NYC DOE contracts, Family Resource Center and Foundation Grants. The Director will provide governance support to the Policy Council and Early Childhood Board Committee, implement federal monitoring compliance systems to streamline comprehensive services through all GSS programs and at partner locations (family child care, home -based and center -based). The position will also track and submit fiscal and program reports to the OHS and other funding agencies, integrate and support the implementation of the coaching plan across all program options.  For the start-up phase of 2 years this will be an evolving position. Interim roles and responsibilities will be adjusted and requires an individual to be flexible. Job responsibilities will be revisited once all center-based sites are up and running.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Providing oversight and management of contracts under the Office of Head Start and Department of Education Early Childhood programming
• Coordinate and supervise the efforts of early childhood staff in developing and maintaining all program components, including education, health, nutrition, social services, parent involvement, mental health, and disabilities for all program options- center based, home based and partner locations
• Provide oversight support to all management to develop strategies for high quality program implementation, trainings and coaching plan for all program options
• Coordinate with the ERSEA Committee to monitor the integrity and eligibility determination of families
• Maintain sound financial management with Contracts Specialist and Fiscal Team over early childhood program budgets, as well as helping Program Directors manage their program budgets and ensure timely reporting requirements in City, State and Federal systems
• Design program and administrative systems and conveys systems to appropriate staff, and monitor implementation across blended program models
• Develop appropriate strategies with the Deputy Director of Homebased/ FCC/ CC Partners for overcoming barriers to program improvement based on monitoring results, monthly reports, staff and parent input
• Review current program model and develop strategies to ensure full enrollment in all early childhood education centers and program options
• Evaluate program parameters with the Early Childhood management team using Head Start performance standards, state, and local standards to improve program performance and develop improvement plans
• Complete Head Start/ Early Head Start annual grant application, budgets, self-assessment and PIR
• Support the Early Childhood team in ongoing monitoring planning and executing efforts. Ensuring the annual program self-assessment, and performances are maintained at highest standards. 
• Ensure that all contract compliances are met and program is grounded in all pertinent laws, guidelines and policies including State Licensing regulations, State Funding Terms and Conditions for all contracts, Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, including meeting personnel requirements, and organization policies and procedures
• Co-facilitate with the Director of Evaluation and Compliance and Management in ongoing compliance with Federal monitoring protocols and program integration discussions with the Early Childhood Management team
• Support the development and ongoing training of the Policy Council and parent’s participation
• Prepare monthly Director’s reports to the Governing Body and Policy Council
• Represent the agency in maintaining strong working relationships with the Office of Head Start, Department of Education, other government agencies, day care and Head Start employees’ unions, and other community, city-wide organizations
• Collaborate with the CEO in community outreach to identify new spaces and partnerships
• Collaborate with Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director of Development in managing and identifying additional funding sources and responding to requests for proposals. Work with Executive team with advocacy work
• Coordinate Risk Management projects with Quality Assurance, Human Resources and Facilities team leaders
• Coordinate a pipeline of educational staff for child care centers and partners, strengthen all partnerships with Colleges and Educational Schools
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met
• Work closely with CEO, COO, and Senior leaders to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Support with community outreach-identifying new sites, partnerships and educating the public about the program and resources at GSS
• Support with prenatal and mental health services
• Other duties and projects as assigned

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