Regional Director Migrant Seasonal Head Start Program (MSHS) - Donna, Texas

UMOS, Inc.•Donna, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development of a program model design centered around Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Parent Family Community Engagement Framework that promotes the advancement of emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development of infants, toddlers and preschool children. It also promotes parental engagement in all aspects of the program in preparing children ready for kindergarten. The role is responsible for the regional performance of the Head Start program including Program Quality and Outcomes, Programmatic Content, Safety and Security of Children, Parental Education, Budgeting and Financial Oversight and Compliance, Regional Grant Writing, Management and Reporting, ensuring that standards are being exceeded. The position ensures the implementation of a Regional multi-center-based operation, with direction and leadership of the regional program utilizing a variety of problem-solving techniques that promote and maintain an effective and efficient operation to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and agency regulations governing the regional program. It is responsible for the management and supervision of regional program and design consistent with all applicable federal, state and/or local funding requirements and ensures the prompt and thorough evaluation of staff through annual performance reviews. In conjunction with program management staff, the role will develop and implement of a career ladder for its regional and center personnel including maximizing the resources necessary to facilitate its implementation. As part of the communication system, the role will conduct weekly/bi-weekly/monthly meetings with Regional and Center Staff. It directs the Regional coordination and development of local and state linkages, coordination agreements with state agencies, county health, social service departments, school districts, Title I Migrant Education, migrant health services, to foster collaboration and improve resources to parents and children in the program. The role reviews program operations for effectiveness and efficiency and conducts Regional short- and long-range planning to develop and implement initiatives and develop seamless systems with other programs to ensure interagency coordination for parents and children access. It is responsible for identifying new resources to enhance the programs mission. The role prepares Regional Budgets, Regional Grant Proposals and ensures that Fiscal, Programmatic and Administrative Requirements are met and ensures compliance with all funding source mandates, applicable laws and regulations. It reviews Regional Monthly Financial and Statistical Reports to assess the budget status and to initiate preventative measures to resolve problems. The position is responsible to work with Program staff, Policy groups and community leaders in the development and finalization of an integrated Child Development work plans, corresponding budgets, facility operation policies, recruitment, selection, and enrollment policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable program, state and federal guidelines. It develops and implements plans to ensure regional compliance with its non-federal share match requirements and develops strategies for increasing the amount of the programs accumulated non-federal share. The role is responsible for the development of Regional Record keeping and Reporting system that includes electronic data collection (weekly, monthly, and annual) and data synthesizes and analysis for completion of Program Information Report, Community Assessment, Annual Reports, and other reporting requirements. It is responsible for the full implementation of Family Data Base System including CHILDPLUS Reporting and record keeping systems to capture information necessary for end-of-year program report and the development of statistical data on children, families, and Program. The role stays informed of national, Regional and State issues and resources including legislation related to early childhood development and disseminates this information to leadership Team, Policy groups, parents, and staff. It ensures implementation of electronic property management system that includes regional program inventories, including capital equipment that complies with all procurement and disposal procedures consistent with 2 CFR 200 and Part 75 requirements. The role attends staff meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops as assigned in order to promote positive staff development. Performs other duties as assigned and necessary to meet agency goals and objectives.

Requirements

B.A. Degree in Public Administration, Business Management, or any other administrative related field.
Three years’ experience in management and/or supervisory position.
Knowledge of federal, state and locally funded programs.
Knowledgeable of low-income family needs and able to demonstrate through experience.
Ability to work effectively with children and families.
Ability to work irregular hours with required travel.
Hold a valid driver’s license and adequate vehicle insurance.
Successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Masters’ Degree
Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish: verbal and written form
Experience in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs

Responsibilities

Develop a program model design centered around Early Learning Outcomes Framework and Parent Family Community Engagement Framework.
Promote the advancement of emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development of infants, toddlers and preschool children.
Promote parental engagement in all aspects of the program.
Ensure regional performance of the Head Start program including Program Quality and Outcomes, Programmatic Content, Safety and Security of Children, Parental Education, Budgeting and Financial Oversight and Compliance, Regional Grant Writing, Management and Reporting.
Ensure the implementation of a Regional multi-center-based operation.
Provide direction and leadership for the regional program.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and agency regulations.
Manage and supervise regional program and design.
Ensure prompt and thorough evaluation of staff through annual performance reviews.
Develop and implement a career ladder for regional and center personnel.
Conduct weekly/bi-weekly/monthly meetings with Regional and Center Staff.
Direct Regional coordination and development of local and state linkages.
Develop coordination agreements with state agencies, county health, social service departments, school districts, Title I Migrant Education, and migrant health services.
Review program operations for effectiveness and efficiency.
Conduct Regional short- and long-range planning.
Identify new resources to enhance the programs mission.
Prepare Regional Budgets and Regional Grant Proposals.
Ensure Fiscal, Programmatic and Administrative Requirements are met.
Review Regional Monthly Financial and Statistical Reports.
Work with Program staff, Policy groups and community leaders in the development and finalization of an integrated Child Development work plans, corresponding budgets, facility operation policies, recruitment, selection, and enrollment policies and procedures.
Develop and implement plans to ensure regional compliance with its non-federal share match requirements.
Develop strategies for increasing the amount of the programs accumulated non-federal share.
Develop Regional Record keeping and Reporting system including electronic data collection and analysis.
Ensure full implementation of Family Data Base System including CHILDPLUS Reporting and record keeping systems.
Stay informed of national, Regional and State issues and resources related to early childhood development.
Disseminate information on early childhood development to leadership Team, Policy groups, parents, and staff.
Ensure implementation of electronic property management system.
Attend staff meetings, seminars, conferences, and workshops.
Perform other duties as assigned and necessary to meet agency goals and objectives.