Child & Family Services Manager
Child & Family Services Manager
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$ 93000 - 99000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
06/17/25Division:
Head Start DivisionManagement Level:
ManagerScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.Description:
The Child and Family Services Manager is responsible for managing Health Mental Health Nutrition and Family Services programing. The position is responsible for strategic planning process improvement and compliance related to programs. Oversees and develops partnerships and collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders including the Jeffco Prosperity Partners.
SCHEDULE:
The position is primarily in-office on site located at the Arvada location. There may be the need for occasional work to be performed during the evening.
COMPENSATION:
Hiring Range: $93000.00 $99000.00 USD Annual
Compensation will be determined based on education experience and skills.
BENEFITS:
Benefits include dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules and more. Click here for our Total Rewards summary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Oversees Health Mental Health Nutrition and Family Services component areas of the program to include compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards Colorado Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements and internal policies and procedures. Monitors programing performance and outcomes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations supporting family engagement and health mental health and nutrition programing.
- Serves on the Jeffco Head Start leadership team to support strategic planning and ensure implementation of the strategic plan integration of program services assist in program decision making and support the implementation of trauma informed and culturally responsive programming. Ensures that the health mental health nutrition and family services components are progressing towards meeting program goals as outlined in the Head Start Grant. Update goals as needed. Makes decisions surrounding program planning. Act as Manager on Duty (MOD).
- Establishes and sustains relationships with community partners and participates in relevant boards committees and advisory groups to advance the mission of JCHS and expand access to needed services for children and families.
- Provides strategic oversight and leadership for the programs health nutrition and mental health services. Develops and monitors systems policies and partnerships that ensure practices are responsive to identified child needs. Oversees family and community engagement across programming to support parental involvement. Guides implementation through collaboration planning and continuous improvement efforts.
- Creates maintains and tracks information for program budgets and approves expenditures. Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates including recruiting interviewing hiring training assigning scheduling granting leave appraisals and taking corrective action. Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives. Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County. Assists and advises subordinates as necessary resolves problems as non-routine situations arise and ensures adherence to established policies procedures and standards. Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.
- Provide oversight to JCHSs participation in external revenue-generating programs including the Universal Preschool Program (UPK) and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Act as liaison with community agencies and Local Education Agency.
- Oversee eligibility recruitment selection enrollment and attendance (ERSEA) processes to ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.
- Support the placement and supervision of interns in various roles throughout the program including but not limited to graduate Social Work interns high school summer internships and Classroom Support and Parent/Caregiver Internships when placements and funding are available.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Social Work Human Services Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- 5 years of work-related experience.
- 5 years of supervision experience.
- Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Masters degree in relevant field (e.g. Social Work Public Health Early Childhood Education Human Services or a related discipline).
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:
- Please note that occasional travel may also be required at our Head Start Wheat Ridge location.
- Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history background check motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.
- Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
- In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
APPLICATION:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities
A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.
For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or
Education:
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum five yearsSupervision Experience: Minimum 5 yearsCertifications:
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Category:
Health & Human ServicesRequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
