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La Clinica De Familia

Early Head Start Director (61-61)

La Clinica De Familia, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States, 88005

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La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, we have provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Exempt

$83,000

Job Summary La Clinica de Familia is seeking a visionary and experienced Early Head Start Director to lead our Early Head Start program and our family services. This leadership role will be responsible for following all Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Healthy Start Bookmarks and Performance Measures, Federal and State regulations to successfully accomplish agency and program goals. The director will collaborate with leadership and administrative staff to develop and manage program budgets, grants and funding proposals.

Core Competencies

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Working knowledge of nonprofit and federally funded programs.

Working knowledge of health delivery systems (preferred).

Excellent leadership and supervisory abilities, especially the ability to guide and motivate staff.

Ability to plan, develop and execute business plans.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and team‑building skills.

High degree of organization and analytical ability.

Strong ability as a team player to receive and provide feedback and manage dynamic interchange in meetings.

Ability to develop and manage a budget.

Working knowledge of computers including MS Word and use of spreadsheets.

Grant writing experience is required.

Must have knowledge/competency on the following areas:

Pregnancy & early parenthood

Infant & young child development and behavior

Infant/young child & family‑centered practice

Relationship‑based practice

Job Requirements A Master's degree or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or a related field in Family Services. In addition, meets the New Mexico Care Licensing requirements for a Childcare Center Director and has five years of progressively responsible leadership in management and supervision in a Child Development Program serving children and families.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Supplement Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays (9)

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Reimbursement

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