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Ensures effective and efficient utilization of employee personnel, fiscal resources and facilities, and monitors program(s) performance. May develop contracts and community partnerships that enhance the services provided to families. Responsible for Head Start/ECEAP content area across Early Learning programs statewide.\nResponsible for quality service delivery and customer satisfaction that is in alignment with Akin’s mission, vision, and values. Oversees the implementation of services to meet or exceed Head Start and ECEAP Performance Standards. Has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nProvides leadership, direction and supervision to the Early Learning programs and employees\nBuilds and maintains strong relationships with clients, employees, volunteers, and community partners\nDevelops contracts and partnerships with community organizations to enhance the delivery and coordination of quality services to families and children\nWorks as a team member with Early Learning Senior Leadership Team to provide leadership and oversight to all components of Akin’s Early Learning programs\nEnsures the Early Learning programs meet or exceed the Akin, grant, accreditation standards and Head Start/ECEAP Performance Standards\nCollaborates with Program Managers/Operations Managers to develop and implement Early Learning professional development opportunities\nLeads statewide content work through regular meetings and training opportunities.\nEnsures all records and statistics are properly maintained and meet grant and licensing requirements\nDevelops and implements reporting processes to ensure timely, quality information is presented to funders as specified by contracts\nCollaborates with Foundation Department and Early Learning Leadership to discover and apply for funding opportunities to maintain and/or expand existing programming.\nProvides leadership and direction for assigned content area, including training, monitoring and ongoing content specific team meetings\nAssists in the development of, and is responsible for, monitoring program budget and related revenues and expenditures\nIn collaboration with the Policy Council, Parent Committee, Early Learning Staff, and Senior Leadership Team, conducts an annual program assessment and evaluation of programs\nPerforms other duties as assigned by the supervisor\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:\nAbility to establish positive goal-oriented relationships with staff and families\nAbility to manage multiple projects and meetings with competing priorities, timelines and deadlines\nExcellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to make successful presentations\nStrong organizational, problem solving, analytical, interpersonal skills\nAbility to effectively work and communicate with individuals at all levels within the organization\nAbility to develop working relationships and partnerships and work collaboratively with teams\nAbility to work independently, organize and prioritize responsibly\nAbility to manage confidential and sensitive information in a professional and ethical manner\nDemonstrated ability to lead or support teams with diverse identities and backgrounds, including implementing inclusive practices across recruitment, supervision, and service delivery.\nWorking knowledge of the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging, and a track record of incorporating these values into decision-making and team development.\nWORKING ENVIRONMENT:\nModerate noise (i.e. business office with computers, printers, phones)\nTypical office lighting and temperatures\nModerate interruptions\nAbility to work in a confined area.\nAbility to sit at a computer for an extended period\nLimited travel to other site locations within the state\nHYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS:\nHybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nWhile performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 30 pounds\nAbility to sit at a computer for an extended period\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\n5+ years’ management and supervisory experience, which reflects progressive responsibilities in hiring, firing, training, performance evaluations, conflict resolution and disciplinary counseling\n5+ years’ experience in the development and implementation of child and family development programs including developing contracts and community partnerships\nSuccessful experience as a team leader\nProof of physical exam (updated every three years)\nOne-step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided.\nProof of MMR vaccine or positive MMR titer\nA valid driver's license and a favorable driving record, with no more than three violations within the past three years\nCompletion of Akin and DCYF criminal history background check, including registry with MERIT to include fingerprinting\nREQUIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE\nCPR and Pediatric First Aid certification\nHIV/AIDS and Bloodborne pathogen training\nFood Handler’s Permit\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nPrior Head Start/ECEAP experience\nBA in Child Development, Family Development or related field\nBilingual in English and Amharic, Arabic, Dari, Hindi, Oromo, Pashto, Somali, Spanish, Tigrinya, or Urdu.\nSALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS:\nWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. 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