MANAGER, HEAD START FAMILY SERVICES

About the role

Manage the operations of family services, including supervision, direction, leadership, training, and the development of resources for program participants. Partner with the DPS Head Start management and family service teams to provide leadership for the delivery of child and family services.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement of family service team performance and initiatives in the realms of parent engagement, documentation, operations, performance management, and client satisfaction
• Organize systems and procedures for guiding the work of family service staff to facilitate the delivery of high quality services to children, families, school staff, and community partners
• Manage federal and district compliance and reporting requirements
• Guide intra and interdepartmental and community collaboration efforts
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with DPS departments and community agencies
• Conduct ongoing self-assessment of family services and oversee implementation of recommendations
• Support family service staff in identifying and addressing cultural biases and creating a team environment supportive of open dialogue and continual learning

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or social services related field required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 3+ years of Family Services experience
• Head Start experience preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Ability to effectively lead a team
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team

Skills

• Lead for racial and educational excellence
• Work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community
• Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education

Benefits

Salary Range: $70,195-$84,233 annually. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Pay

Salary Range: $70,195-$84,233 annually.

Schedule

N/A