Program Director – Early Learning Program
Community Connections, Fairbanks, AK, United States
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for developing and maintaining the mission and vision of the Early Learning Program through coordinating and supervising all activities necessary to provide individualized services for children and their families enrolled in the program. Responsible for leading an effective Early Learning team including supervision of all professional/administrative staff in each office location. All Community Connections employees are expected to contribute to the professional reputation of the agency through understanding and promoting the organization’s mission and core values in all aspects of services.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Supervises the Developmental Specialists and Administrative Coordinators. Provides oversight for contractors.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Oversees implementation, coordination, evaluation, and reporting of the state ELP grant and fee for services. This includes grant writing; preparing quarterly and annual narrative reports; ensuring the database is maintained; and implementing the program in accordance with the state and grant regulations;
Develops and monitors the ELP budget and submits requests for funding as needed;
Performs supervisory functions for program staff: interviews, provides ongoing training and support, conducts performance reviews, initiates staff recognition, addresses performance issues and concerns, and facilitates regular staff meetings;
Develops and evaluates effective systems for staff training, public awareness, accepting referrals and division of caseloads;
Maintains a caseload of customers receiving services through the ELP. This includes evaluating, planning and implementing services in partnership with the families and other team members; provides assessments; supports and facilitates intervention strategies, family and child interactions as a primary context for learning and development;
Represents the program in the community, with other agencies and state networks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of infant, toddler, and child development;
Ability to be a team leader to develop an effective service team;
Skilled in developing, evaluating, and coordinating systems for effective service delivery;
Ability to effectively develop and manage program and individual budgets and seek funding for unmet needs;
Skilled in oral and written communication and adapting style to be most effective for the given population;
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations including families, the public, peers, other employees and their supervisors;
Ability to effectively write grants and maintain grant requirements;
Skilled in organization, documentation and time management;
Skilled in effective problem solving and conflict resolution.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following areas: early childhood education, early childhood special education, physical therapy, speech therapy or bachelor’s degree with speech language pathology – assistant.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check under agency guidelines and state regulations.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with managing budgets and grant writing. Two years administrative and two years supervisory experience. Three years’ experience working with young children (birth to 3) in home based early intervention.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Must possess and maintain a license in one of the following: Speech Language Pathology, or Physical Therapy or must possess a valid teaching certificate or licensure in the State of Alaska and must meet SEED level 11 or 12 state qualifications.
Must be able to obtain an Alaska Driver License and vehicle liability insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires the ability to perform general office duties such as typing, using office equipment and minimal lifting. Work is performed in office, family’s homes and community settings. Requires traveling to home visits, traveling to outlying communities in small planes, ferries and/or boats and may include evening visits.
DISCLAIMER This job description reflects the best efforts of Community Connections to describe the duties and essential job functions and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this job description and understand the duties, essential job functions and qualifications of the job.
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Note: Ketchikan is on an island in southeast Alaska – larger cities like Juneau, Anchorage, and Fairbanks are all a plane ride away.
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COMPENSATION and BENEFITS Pay: DOE
Benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401K retirement plan with up to 6% employer match, employee scholarships, medivac coverage.
To Apply Download the Fillable/Printable Application Packet
Send in applications to hiring@comconnections.org or drop off at our Ketchikan or Craig office.
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REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Supervises the Developmental Specialists and Administrative Coordinators. Provides oversight for contractors.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Oversees implementation, coordination, evaluation, and reporting of the state ELP grant and fee for services. This includes grant writing; preparing quarterly and annual narrative reports; ensuring the database is maintained; and implementing the program in accordance with the state and grant regulations;
Develops and monitors the ELP budget and submits requests for funding as needed;
Performs supervisory functions for program staff: interviews, provides ongoing training and support, conducts performance reviews, initiates staff recognition, addresses performance issues and concerns, and facilitates regular staff meetings;
Develops and evaluates effective systems for staff training, public awareness, accepting referrals and division of caseloads;
Maintains a caseload of customers receiving services through the ELP. This includes evaluating, planning and implementing services in partnership with the families and other team members; provides assessments; supports and facilitates intervention strategies, family and child interactions as a primary context for learning and development;
Represents the program in the community, with other agencies and state networks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of infant, toddler, and child development;
Ability to be a team leader to develop an effective service team;
Skilled in developing, evaluating, and coordinating systems for effective service delivery;
Ability to effectively develop and manage program and individual budgets and seek funding for unmet needs;
Skilled in oral and written communication and adapting style to be most effective for the given population;
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations including families, the public, peers, other employees and their supervisors;
Ability to effectively write grants and maintain grant requirements;
Skilled in organization, documentation and time management;
Skilled in effective problem solving and conflict resolution.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following areas: early childhood education, early childhood special education, physical therapy, speech therapy or bachelor’s degree with speech language pathology – assistant.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check under agency guidelines and state regulations.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with managing budgets and grant writing. Two years administrative and two years supervisory experience. Three years’ experience working with young children (birth to 3) in home based early intervention.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Must possess and maintain a license in one of the following: Speech Language Pathology, or Physical Therapy or must possess a valid teaching certificate or licensure in the State of Alaska and must meet SEED level 11 or 12 state qualifications.
Must be able to obtain an Alaska Driver License and vehicle liability insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires the ability to perform general office duties such as typing, using office equipment and minimal lifting. Work is performed in office, family’s homes and community settings. Requires traveling to home visits, traveling to outlying communities in small planes, ferries and/or boats and may include evening visits.
DISCLAIMER This job description reflects the best efforts of Community Connections to describe the duties and essential job functions and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates you have read this job description and understand the duties, essential job functions and qualifications of the job.
Ketchikan Ketchikan is a friendly small island town (population: 13,856) that is home for many artisans, anglers and outdoor lovers. Opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, boating, fishing, and hunting abound, but the community also has a flourishing music and arts scene. Wildlife is abundant in this cool, moist climate. During the summers, average temperatures may vary from 46 to 70 degrees! Precipitation is always possible.
Note: Ketchikan is on an island in southeast Alaska – larger cities like Juneau, Anchorage, and Fairbanks are all a plane ride away.
Learn about the vibrant Ketchikan community thru this Emmy-winning video series: http://www.ketchikanstories.com/
How to Get Here, and things to Do >> http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/
See a live view of Ketchikan! >> https://webcamketchikan.com/
Prince Of Wales Craig is a friendly small town on Prince of Wales Island (population: 5560) that is home for many artisans, anglers and outdoor lovers. Hiking, biking, boating, fishing, hunting: the opportunities for outdoor recreation abound. Craig is on an island – larger cities like Juneau, Anchorage, and Fairbanks are all a plane ride away.
Prince of Wales Island is America’s 3rd largest island! Discover things to do and things to see on discoverpowisland.com.
There are lots of things to do on Prince of Wales Island. Visit the TravelAlaska website to learn more.
Read through the 2020 Prince of Wales Island Guide.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS Pay: DOE
Benefits: health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401K retirement plan with up to 6% employer match, employee scholarships, medivac coverage.
To Apply Download the Fillable/Printable Application Packet
Send in applications to hiring@comconnections.org or drop off at our Ketchikan or Craig office.
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