Who says you can’t have it all?
With all the pessimism circulating about our job markets, I thought it important to share a few rays of hope: employment opportunities in the Youth Development field…
So, if you know any former colleagues who’re overqualified for the Census, these might suite them:
1. ACT SIX, the initiative empowering minority students all across the northwest to acheive more in higher education, is looking for a director here in Spokane! http://washington.actsix.org/learn/jobposting_spokanesitedirector.aspx
2. Martin Luther King Family Outreach Center, www.mlkspokane.org, is hiring a new Director of Chirldren’s Services. The post isn’t yet on their website, but you can read it here:
Children’s Services Director
Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center is hiring for full time Children’s Services Director.
Opening Date: Friday, April 9, 2010Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm, May 9, 2010
To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and application in person to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center at 845 South Sherman Street, Spokane, Washington 99202 no later than 5:00pm on the closing date above. Applications can be picked up from the Center.
Children’s Services Director
Position Title: Children’s Services Director
Service Area: Children’s Programs
Reports To: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Under the guidance of the Executive Director, the Children’s Services Director is responsible ensuring the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center’s mission of providing comprehensive child and family services are provided. This position is accountable for the Center’s compliance with federal laws and regulations, ECEAP Performance Standards, Washington Law, Washington Administrative Code, policies and guidelines established by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Children’s Services Programs that provide programs and services to primarily low income children, youth and families throughout Spokane.
2. Responsible for maintaining minimum licensing requirements, ECEAP Performance Standards, and other program requirements.
3. Prepare required site reports and provide information to the Executive Director to be used in overall reports.
4. Responsible for submitting proper records or reports for child care licensing, ECEAP and all other contractors.
5. Monitor Children’s Services program for compliance with Child and Adult Food Program (CAFP).
6. Responsible for the maintenance and oversight of assigned budgets. Review and approve expenditures following the allowable costs stated in contracts ensuring fiscal responsibility of the budget/monies. Project center funding needs for staffing, programs, services, equipment etc., informing the Executive Director of future needs. Participate in center-wide budget planning as needed.7. Assist in the recruitment of program participants.
8. Conduct and coordinate annual assessments with staff, parent surveys, and any other evaluation tools used by the Center with staff, parents, and parent participants.
9. Work with Executive Director and other staff to coordinate and integrate systems, operations and services promoting consistency across the programs.10. Responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships within the community as well as Center marketing and recruitment when necessary.
11. Represent the Center within the community, business, and professional groups as needed.12. Responsible for choosing and overseeing the curriculum used in the Center.
13. Responsible for ensuring all children’s files are updated and maintained. 14. Maintain personnel files on Children’s Services staff members to ensure records are in compliance with contract and grant requirements.
15. Responsible for instituting fire and disaster preparedness drills as required.
16. Responsible for the hiring, training, and supervision of children’s services staff.
17. Assist in researching grant opportunities.
18. Write or assist Executive Director in writing and submitting grant applications.
19. Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work or related field and four years experience in program management and supervision.
2. Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of children, youth and families at all times.
3. A demonstrated understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals, and objectives of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center.
4. The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the Center.
5. An understanding of all Children’s Services program performance standards, policies and procedures.
6. An understanding of Washington State child care licensing regulations.
7. Knowledge of early childhood education and family support services.
8. Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and grants.
9. Ability to supervise employees.
10. Ability to collect and interpret data for reports.
11. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
12. Ability to implement and follow policies and procedures.
13. Ability to use computer software related to an office environment.
14. Experience in program management or supervision.
15. Ability to foster an environment that focuses on quality results while motivating, developing, and supporting a diverse staff encouraging continuous improvement and working effectively as a member of a diverse team.
16. Ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation, or religious belief with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
17. Ability to incorporate culturally competent strategies and utilizing culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies with all people.
18. Ability to work flexible hours.
19. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
