Head of Nursing jobs in Rochester, NY

Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in the lives of low-income children and families? Join us as the Director of Head Start at Community Action of Orleans and Genesee. Head Start is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the United States. As the Director of Head Start, you will lead a team of dedicated professionals who provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to our community. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing innovative strategies to improve the quality and outcomes of our program, in alignment with our mission and vision. You will be a visionary leader who is open to change, able to generate fresh new ideas, and passionate about moving the agency forward. If you have a strong background in early childhood edu cation, management, and grant administration, and you share our commitment to serving children and families in need, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join us in making a positive impact on the future of our society.

• Assess need and establish goals of Head Start programs and develop ways to meet them. • Seek out, secure and apply/renew funding applications to maintain current programs, and develop new areas (within current programs or as need is identifi ed and prioritized). • Maintain liaisons between state and national funders (ex. Head Start/Early Head Start regional and national offi ce) in Orleans and Genesee counties for all Head Start programs. • Supervises Content Area Managers, Program Managers, Site Coordinators, and Specialists and Consultants for all Head Start programs. • Responsible for implementation of Community Action Personnel Policies. • Oversees administrative documentation fi les/records requested by the grantees, HHS/ACF, OCFS and other certifying agencies at the Administrative Offi ce. • Coordinates collaboration with community agencies and resources to enhance the eff ectiveness of all Head Start Programs. • Assures compliance with all Head Start Program regulations and standards according to funding agencies and regulators. • Develops/directs strategies for the eff ective integration of the content areas with Area Managers, Program Managers, Specialists. • Administers the budget for the Head Start, Early Head Start and EHSCCP Programs. • Establishes method of hearing and resolving community complaints about the Head Start/Early Head Start and other Children and Youth Programs. • Works closely with CEO and staff director team to assure agency mission, vision and values are carried out. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree required. Master's Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or Human Services/Social Work. • Five years or more experience in early childhood/infant and toddler education fi eld. Direct Head Start experience preferred. • % ree years or more administrative experience, including supervision of staff . • Experience working in or closely with human service and/or education agencies. • Ability to maintain confi dentiality of agency, staff , and client information. • % is position requires a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and acceptable insurance coverage limits per agency policies

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,278.00 - $82,190.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Albion, NY 14411: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person