ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN · 3 hours ago
After School Care Program Director
Abilene, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expAlliance for Women and Children is seeking an After School Care Program Director to oversee all aspects of their After-School Care program. This role involves staff leadership, program direction, and financial management, while ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing program quality.
ChildrenHealth CareNon ProfitWomen's
Responsibilities
Direct responsibility for (or delegation of) all hiring and training of all ASC Staff and ensuring education of and compliance with all Alliance for Women & Children policies as well as DFPS Licensing requirements and CCS requirements
Direct responsibility or overseeing supervision, scheduling and staff compliance issues for all ASC Staff
Directly responsibility for all staff policies specific to the ASC
Direct responsibility or overseeing of regular staff meetings to both support the staff and ensure all meeting and training standards
Responsible for triaging after hours phone calls and ensuring all emergent situations are handled in a timely manner
Serve as the primary contact and liaison with all school district officials. This includes keeping contracts current and establishing new contracts when appropriate and abiding by policies set forth in contract, as well, to maintain regular contact with school district officials at each operating site
Keeping informed of any activity that might impact the program or the schools to be accomplished in part by attending school board meetings in each school district and other meetings which may affect the program in the community
Responsible for seeing that the After School Care program meets all requirements of the Texas Health and Human Services Minimum Standards/Child Care Regulations
Responsible for maintaining and enhancing Texas Rising Star Certification
Responsible for all communication with Child Care Regulations officials and for timely response to investigations and compliance issues
Responsible for (or delegation of) compliance with and oversight of Food Program Assistance
Keeping the Executive Director informed of any compliance issues or significant program risks be it program, location or client issue
Responsible for oversight and initiation of program curriculum and the implementation of such programming to include enrichment
Will ensure staff are adequately trained and facilitating Leader in Me curriculum
Attend program manager and all staff meetings
Serve as the liaison and point of contact for any funding organization that grants funds specifically to the After School Care program. This is done in collaboration with the Executive Director
Prepare and maintain an annual program budget for review by the executive director and finance committee of the board of directors
Responsible for growth of program enrollment and maintaining an appropriate enrollment to meet budget requirements
Monitor and adjust program guidelines to support both the mission and financial goals – this will include an annual review of rates and conditions as well as any update to program handbooks
Maintain Directors License and fulfill all requirements necessary for licensure, including continuing education and training
Ensure the maintenance of program statistics including clients’ age, ethnicity, school campus, enrollment, withdrawal, and outreach and education impact necessary for grant reporting or overall program management
Responsible for grant writing, assuring all grant responsibilities are met, completing grant reporting and seeking out new grant opportunities, as directed by the executive director
Responsible for the supervision of financial assistance, scholarship, CCS and ensuring client billing is accurate and timely
Management of accounts receivable balances – to include clear billing and collections efforts
Work with the executive director on publicity, advertising, media communications and other external communications
Attend trainings including those required statewide Texas Health and Human Services. Trainings may be local or out-of-town. Overnight travel may be required
Identify and schedule participation health fairs, seminars, and other outreach activities including presentations to community groups to educate families and children regarding the After School Care program. Be the primary representative of the After School Care and program
Adhere to policies and procedures of the organization, including those related to health and safety, client confidentiality and quality management
Perform all other duties as assigned by the executive director
Qualification
Required
A degree in one of the following areas: business, communication, organizational management, early childhood development, or a related field
Minimum of 1 year experience in a licensed child care facility
Qualified to obtain Child Care Licensing's Directors Certification
Hold or be willing to acquire CPR / First Aid Training
Licensed to drive an automobile and must maintain a clear MVR
Flexible hours between 8:00-6:30 pm based on 37.5-40 hours work week
Knowledge of Child Care Regulations Minimum Standards and regulations
Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple activities within a program
Knowledge of a general budget
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to develop short and long term goals
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work in a collegial fashion with peers in other organizational units
Employee development and performance management skills
Knowledge of staff hiring procedures
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Strong organizational skill, attention to detail, and ability to accurately maintain documentation
Preferred
2 to 3 years of management in a child care related career
Licensed childcare: 1 year
Management: 1 year
Childcare Director Certification
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Company
ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
The Alliance for Women & Children educate and assist women to be health conscious and provide a safe environment for school-aged children.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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