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SalaryAs a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of Supporting their communities.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Early Learning, the Director of Support Services is responsible for oversight of comprehensive support to children in health and social services and family self-sufficiency program goals in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, local, state, and federal law, as well as agency policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
- Oversee systems and strategies that support a program-wide culture, promoting children’s health, social and emotional well-being.
- Monitor health consultations and ensure health consultants are available to partner with staff and families in a timely and effective manner.
- Monitor implementation of a referral system that coordinates care for children.
- Monitor implementation of a comprehensive plan for trauma care for children.
- Provide required reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participate in annual program planning activities and works with other members of the YMCA/Early Childhood Development Company Leadership Team to provide input and perspective as annual program planning activities are implemented.
- Prepare the Content Area Services Plan on an annual basis.
- Supervise Health, Mental Health & Disabilities Staff - EHS/HS.
- Provide ongoing coaching to meet professional development needs of Health, Mental Health & Disabilities staff.
- Offer input on the program’s Professional Development Plan.
- Frequently evaluate the performance of all direct report staff and provide documented feedback.
- Monitor the implementation of comprehensive services activities for insuring program compliance.
- Identify and provide technical assistance needed to Center Staff/Partners in the correction of problems identified through the monitoring process. Establish time frames for correction with appropriate staff and conducts follow up to ensure problems are corrected.
- Monitor input of Health, Mental Health & Disabilities data entered in ChildPlus.
- Develop and monitor a comprehensive record-keeping system that ensures proper documentation of service delivery to children and families to be included in the PIR.
- Monitor the comprehensive services budget, with input from appropriate services area and committees.
- Facilitate and maintain Health, Mental Health & Disabilities Community Partnership Agreements.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, or another related field and 6+ years of experience working in a social, human, or family services environment
- 2+ years of direct people management experience
- Proficient in knowledge of social work principles, referral systems, family support and community advocacy
- Understanding of Head Start Performance Standards
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite
- Must be able to pass a Bright from the Start background check
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in early childhood education, social work, or another related field
- 2+ Experience with Head Start and Early Head Start
- Experience with ChildPlus
Ergonomics: Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to work in front of a computer screen and type for extended periods of time.
Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through Early Childhood Development Co., LLC, whose sole managing member is the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment Requirement:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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