• • Oversees the hiring and placement of special services staff.
  • Directly supervises the Social-Emotional Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator, and Trauma Informed Coordinator.
  • Develops an effective program for training and supporting policies and procedures; provides or arranges for regular training and technical assistance to staff, ensuring special services mandatory trainings are completed.
  • Develops policies, reports, and procedures that are necessary to implement the Head Start Performance Standards. Assures that policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and needed revisions are made.
  • Evaluates special services data and prepares reports for FOCAF Executive Director, leadership team, Board of Directors, Policy Council, and community partners.
  • Ensures and monitors the completion of the developmental screenings of children in the FOCAF program and ensures appropriate follow up is completed.
  • Ensures high quality and responsive special education, social emotional, and trauma informed services are provided to children and families.
  • Reviews all contracts and MOUs from FOCAF community partners that pertain to Mental Health, Trauma, and Disability services
  • Participates in MDT Meetings and serves as a representative at the assigned center.
  • Works with Special Services team to recruit new community partnerships.
  • Oversees the Special Services Budget to ensure program objectives are met and ensures Head Start and Early Head Start needs are prioritized and promotes effective use of budget.
  • Observes the Special Services team in implementation of staff support to ensure meeting of program standards and needs of children and families
  • Collaborates effectively with the other managers to ensure integrated program operations; implement program goals and works with the team to jointly address and resolve problems.
  • Participates in Leadership team meetings.
  • Represents the organization on one community group related to their program area with monthly or quarterly attendance based on community group need.
  • Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
  • Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position.
  • Handles and adapts to stressful situations.
  • Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.
  • Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organizatio

QUALIFICATIONS

• • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Mental Health, Social Services, or related field.
  • Two years’ experience in a supervisory/management position required.
  • Must pass a physical screening and TB test.
  • Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards
  • Must pass a drug test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
  • Ability to complete training and maintain Boise City Child Care Worker License; and certification in First Aid and CPR.