Director of Family Child Care Services

The Family Child Care Director is responsible for the supervision of the Family Child Care Specialists in monitoring of sub-contracted family child care providers across several content areas as well as supporting participating families enrolled in the system. Also responsible for the Professional Development of the System and Staff.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We offer:

• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5000. per year.
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Supervise Family Child Care staff in Lowell and Wakefield.
• Ensure the effective development, implementation, of the FCC Services.
• Maintain compliance with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Contract requirements (i.e. Basic Eligibility, Supportive, Voucher).
• Ensure FCC Specialists model/demonstrate developmentally appropriate practices, and review developmentally appropriate curriculum plans prepared by FCC sub-contracted providers on a monthly basis.
• Supervise Family Child Care staff in Lowell and Wakefield.
• Ensure the effective development, implementation, of the FCC Services.
• Maintain compliance with Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Contract requirements (i.e. Basic Eligibility, Supportive, Voucher).
• Ensure FCC Specialists model/demonstrate developmentally appropriate practices, and review developmentally appropriate curriculum plans prepared by FCC sub-contracted providers on a monthly basis.
• Assist the Director in ensuring placement of children into sub-contracted provider homes including communicating effectively with parents, sub-contracted providers and related community agencies regarding eligibility, enrollment, and required documentation is completed by FCC Specialists when necessary.
• Ensure timely subcontracting of new providers to maintain and/or expand system capacity
• Ensure FCC Specialists Coordinate developmental assessment of children and provide referral for needed services and follow up.
• Ensure information on sub-contracted Providers, Families and Children in the agency data base(s). are up to date and maintained by FCC Specialists.
• Evaluate and monitor program effectiveness and success.
• Develop and Implement Professional Development for Providers to meet State and Agency initiatives such as but not limited to QRIS
• Uphold the values of CTI - Equity, Integrity, Compassion.
• Prepare and deliver timely, constructive, and comprehensive performance reviews in accordance with organizational deadlines and performance management policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 year previous experience working in Family Child Care and with low income individuals or families preferred.
• Strong, proven leadership and decision-making abilities required.
• Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
• Excellent Customer Service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
• Good attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bilingual skills (English/Portuguese or English/Spanish) desired.
• Evidence of recent Mantoux, physical exam, and MMR.
• CORI / SORI/ DCF / fingerprinting.
• Reliable transportation required.