Program Director of Child Care Resource & Referral

Iowa Community Action Association - West Central Community Action•Harlan, IA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

West Central Community Action is seeking a Director to oversee and lead our Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Program. This position is tasked with leading and supervising our Child Care Consultants & other CCR&R Program Staff Members. The position offers the opportunity for growth and learning. The individual will be responsible for building and leading a team that oversees child care operations in the State of Iowa. The CCR&R Director is responsible for the day-to-day management, oversight, staff supervision, and coordination of our CCR&R Program. The Director has operational responsibility for meeting all federal, state, and local grant requirements and program standards.

Requirements

Prior experience and knowledge of Iowa's QRIS, Environment Rating Scales, State of IA Child Development Home registrations rules, State of IA Center licensing rules, State of A Department of Education Early Childhood Guidelines for children birth through eight years of age.
Maintain a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
Bachelor's Degrees in Sociology, Human Services, Social Work, Public Administration or Early Childhood Administration/Education are required.
Five years of organizational leadership, management and/or staff supervision is required.
Ability to move, bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally while performing light physical duties as required in a normal office setting.
Must be willing to work a flexible job schedule in order to accomplish position duties and responsibilities.
Ability to work under pressure and cope with the unexpected and unusual, manage multiple tasks, positively manage stress and possess extensive problem solving skills.
Completion of background check which includes an FBI fingerprint record check.

Responsibilities

Assist in recruiting, hiring, training & supervision of the CCR&R staff.
Ensure all CCR&R staff meet the minimum education and experience qualifications reflected in the grant/contract requirements.
Manage funding acquisition, budget, monthly financial expenditure reports, all required program reports, semi-annual reports, annual reports, program component action plans, federal and state monitoring reports responses, and daily operations of CCR&R.
Assure CCR&R services are delivered across the region according to the scope of work defined by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Family Well-Being and Protection, Childcare Policy Bureau.
Support childcare provider's ability to achieve and maintain regulatory status and achieve higher quality levels through Iowa's Quality for Kids (IQ4K) by providing technical assistance, including coaching, consultation, and professional development.
Attend state-level contractor meetings and other state-level meetings as necessary. Directors or an appointed representative attend a minimum of 75% of State Network meetings.
Ensure one staff member attends the Childcare Aware of America Symposium or Leadership Institute.