Child Development Services Associate Director

West Ohio Community Action Partnership • Lima, OH

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About The Position

WOCAP, a local nonprofit organization, is seeking a Child Development Services Associate Director. The role provides leadership and direction in planning and implementing the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs and is responsible for integrating program services with other Agency programs and the community.

The Associate Director ensures adherence to Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS Licensing Laws, and WOCAP personnel policies and procedures. The role also provides training to employees as needed and prepares, implements, and monitors budgets and finances in collaboration with the Child Development Services Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Executive Officer.

WOCAP is an award-winning agency with over 100 employees. It serves more than 200 children daily at four sites and 17 rooms, as well as community members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assist and relate to a diverse population.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Current vehicle insurance.
• Privately owned vehicle available during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five years' experience as an administrator of social services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction in planning and implementing the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs.
• Integrate program services with other Agency programs and the community.
• Ensure adherence to Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, ODJFS Licensing Laws, and WOCAP personnel policies and procedures.
• Provide training to employees as needed.
• Prepare, implement, and monitor budgets and finances with the Child Development Services Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Executive Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager