JOB SUMMARY
The Vice-President of Early Childhood Services is responsible for establishing, developing, and overseeing the operation of agency Head Start programs. Duties include overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of program budgets, program design, program activities, daily operations, and program expansion. Provides daily guidance, support, direction, and supervision of program staff.
JOB DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee program design and work to constantly improve it.
- Meet the service delivery goals and objectives of Head Start programs.
- Develop annual Head Start program budgets and ensure compliance and fiscal accountability.
- Implement policies and procedures that ensure the quality-of-service delivery.
- Fulfill and comply with all Head Start Performance Standards.
- Serve as Head Start Director and maintain all other responsibilities that the title entails.
- Implement Brightpoint Values at all times.
MANAGEMENT ROLE
Assist the President / CEO in the day-to-day management of the organization.Meet the requirements of the departments within the Head Start Division, including all statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements.Maintain appropriate fiscal control over department budgets.Supervise the department managers within the division and build an effective management team.Expand and enhance the division as appropriate.Participate fully in the Brightpoint planning process, as role dictates.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all statutory, regulatory, and other requirements affecting the early childhood services of the organization and ensure that other staff is kept informed of these requirements.Provide necessary leadership and support to the Head Start Policy Council.Coordinate cooperation and collaboration with all Brightpoint departments, programs, and services to ensure maximum benefit to families.Work with community leaders and organizations to develop collaborations that meet the needs of poor families in Northeast Indiana.Attend and positively participate at all staff meetings, in Brightpoint improvement processes, and professional development trainings.Adhere to Brightpoint personnel policies, EEO / AA requirements, fiscal procedures and all other workplace rules.Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or director.________________________________________________________________________