Share Email Opening Title Program Director  Position Program Director   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Base Wage $57,115.15 - $65,645.00 per year based on education and experience   Description Summary The Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program Director will provide leadership, oversight and management of the program. The Program Director is responsible for effective service delivery, contract compliance, intra- and inter-agency coordination, and evaluation of performance in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Child Care Licensing and other local/state regulations. Essential Functions Operational and Fiscal Leadership (60%) Responsible for overall implementation, ongoing performance, direction, coordination, and evaluation of the program. Work in coordination with others on program planning and development, integration, ongoing monitoring, human resources, and continuous quality improvement. Ensure that governance requirements are met and provide training to the Parent Policy Council and Board members on an annual basis and as needed. Monitor family eligibility requirements in accordance with the program standards and other applicable laws and regulations. Oversee managers to ensure the development, implementation, and quality of the mental health/disabilities, health, nutrition, family services and early childhood and education services in accordance with program standards and regulations. Ensure implementation of activities that support School Readiness, the Parent Family and Community Engagement (PFCE) Goals and Objectives the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and any state standards. Develop and maintain successful relationships with community partners and work collaboratively as part of the SAL Leadership team. Work with the Chief Financial Officer and other fiscal staff to ensure funding supports all program goals, objectives and all federal requirements. In collaboration with accounting staff, including the Chief Financial Officer, complete and submit budget revisions. Oversee the development, training, implementation of program policies and procedures that ensure SAL's compliance with federal regulations. Provide trainings for Site Supervisors, Managers, Teachers, Family Child Care Providers, Partners, and Families. Documentation and Reporting (15%) Ensure Service Area Managers analyze data and collaborate to develop action plans to best respond to families, children, and program needs. Ensure environmental health and safety standards are met. Receive on-going monitoring reports from service area managers as well as their analysis and action plans for timely corrections. Provide reports to Policy Council and the Board. Work with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure fiscal reports are also provided to Policy Council and the Board. Coordinate the completion of funding applications involving the service area managers and the Chief Financial Officer Supervisory Responsibilities (15%) Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to management team. Maintain on-going communication with managers regarding the reporting of unusual incidents and follow-up. Ensure the responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities of all subordinates. Interview, hire, onboard, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work. Identify and provide capable management succession opportunities and plans. Other (10%) Attend meetings, trainings including professional development and/or leadership opportunities, as needed or requested. Assist in special projects as related to Early Head Start.   About the Organization Mission SAL Community Services (SALCS) strengthens children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities. About Us SALCS operates Skip-a-Long Child Development Services - early care and education centers in Iowa and Illinois, The Home Child Care Network - a network of licensed and license-exempt home child care providers in both the Quad Cities and Peoria areas, Open Door - a crisis assistance program funded by IDHS to help individuals and families in crisis navigate local social services, SAL Child Care Connection - the child care resource and referral program in Peoria, IL, the Child Care Resource and Referral of Midwestern Illinois that serves the Illinois Quad Cities and surrounding counties, and Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships that serve Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties in Illinois. SALCS is at the forefront of public policy and issues regarding early care and education and individual and family social services, and is dedicated to making sure all families have what they need to be successful, regardless of financial means.   EOE Statement SAL Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to actual or perceived race, creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, religion (or for requesting an accommodation for a religious belief), sex, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information (as defined in Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)), military status or discharge status, veteran status, qualified disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgenderism, marital status, citizenship status, familial status, physical or mental disability (or for requesting an accommodation for a disability), association with a disabled person(s), medical condition (including HIV or AIDS status, cancer related or genetic characteristics) arrest record (unless doing so violates contractual, funding, or licensing requirements), order of protection status, pregnancy (including conditions related to childbirth or breast feeding), homelessness or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   Location Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 1/6/2023   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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