Director Head Start Program

Manages program operations to ensure performance standards and program mandates are met. Supervises Head Start staff, collaborates with program leaders, and ensures program compliance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Oversees and coordinates operations of the Head Start Program.

• Oversees the implementation of the program to ensure compliance with Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards.

• Establishes and maintain positive relations with head start partners and provides adequate monitoring of partner agency curriculum implementation to ensure adherence to the Head Start performance standards.

• Monitors data to ensure quality and compliance.

• Communicates and collaborates with the Federal Program contact, governing bodies, parents, staff, and community partners.

• Meets with internal leadership directly involved with Head Start program operations to establish and ensure an integrated management and organizational structure.

• Hires, supervises, and evaluates Head Start staff; provides or secures training and technical assistance for all staff.

• Administers financial planning, allocation, and disbursement of program budgets; reviews and analyzes monthly financial and budget reports to assess financial standing and to initiate preventative measures when problems occur.

• Creates and coordinates referral process to determine eligibility for program per Federal income guidelines and works with referral sources and consumer groups to ensure appropriate referrals are made to the program.

• Makes regular and frequent observations of program staff and conducts classroom observations at the partner childcare center to ensure appropriate implementation of classroom curriculum.

• Completes and submits regular reports to the funding sources, Board, and Policy Council.

• Establishes and maintains relationships and collaborations with schools and other community agencies and partners.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead a team of associates and be knowledgeable of, and comply with, statutes and policies which affect target population.

• Solid understanding of the philosophy and function of public assistance and social services systems. Knowledge of the functions and services of the community organizations and related human services.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and the ability to learn, apply, and explain complex regulations and policies governing child welfare processes and services.

• Demonstrates decision making skills and competencies to work in crisis situations and the temperament to work with children and families experiencing crisis.

• Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, staff, and support agencies.

• Knowledge of recognized interventions such as risk assessment and crisis intervention in order to address identified service needs.

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.

• Strong knowledge of Boys Town model and fidelity of care.

• Ability to collaborate with others, including internal program leaders and staff, as well as external partners and consumers, using a problem-solving approach.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood education, or human service-related field required.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional leadership and supervisory experience required.

• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Head Start a plus and experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs is preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.