Family Services Manager

About the role

Child Start is seeking a Family Services Manager to join our team. Experienced professional with a proven track record in planning, directing, and managing the family services component of the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops family services policies and procedures in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Takes the initiative in selecting and retaining high-quality family services staff.
• Serve as a member of the program management team, sharing solutions with colleagues and committed to continuous improvement of all program operations.
• Assist in strategic program planning processes, including establishing calendar, program goals, annual HS/EHS applications (and other funding opportunities, as they arise), PIR data completion, and program self-assessment.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Head Start Performance Standards and related regulations for Family Services and how to monitor and implement them.
• Lead in selection of evidence-based parenting curriculum and training of family services staff in its successful implementation, such that the Head Start program meets or exceeds Head Start Performance Standards.
• Facilitate the onboarding and orientation processes for all new family services staff.
• Plan, organize and implement training events including Head Start and Early Head Start Pre-Service at the beginning of the school year, in-service training during the year, and other training as needed.
• Collaborate to surround family services staff with training, mentoring, encouragement and support necessary to build their skills, meet program expectations, and help families succeed.
• Build connections in the community to recruit staff, families and partners for the program.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in social work, human development & family science, community psychology or related field. Master's preferred.
• Experience: 3-5 years’ family services, prefer experience with underserved communities; two years’ supervisory experience required.
• Experience with and working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and state licensing regulations
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Ability to determine and prioritize workload while being flexible to emergent/unplanned needs and situations.
• Ability to prioritize demands in order to meet requirements and timelines.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus.
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment process.
• Must be able to commute daily to Wichita, KS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 9 paid holidays each year
• and much more!