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Director of Family Services and Health - 7555 - Acelero Learning - Dardanelle AR

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Shine Early Learning in Partnership with ARVAC, Inc. Head Start Program

Acelero Learning is a pioneering provider of early childhood education and family engagement services through our three business units, all focused on closing the achievement gap for thousands of Head Start children and families across the country.  With over $50 million in revenue and unparalleled child outcome data, we are both one of the largest and one of the most innovative companies in our space.

            Acelero Learning is a provider of direct Head Start services in four states (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nevada  andWisconsin ).

            Shine Assist, part of our Shine Early Learning division, is a training and technical assistance unit which partners with other Head Start providers to improve their programs through hands-on training, access to our proprietary tools which have demonstrable  impact on child outcomes, and the use of our Shine Insight data system.

            Shine Implement, the newest unit within Shine Early Learning, manages the delivery of Head Start services for a select group of partners through a suite of services including oversight of educational, family services and program design activities, provision of our proprietary tools, and the use of our Shine Insight data system.

We are seeking an inspired and motivated leader to join our Shine Implement team in partnership with ARVAC, Inc. as a Director of Family Services & Health. 

 

This position serves as Director of Family Services and Health for the Head Start Partner Program and is chiefly responsible for full implementation of all aspects of the Head Start program’s family engagement approach,  Shine  Families, with the goal of executing high quality two generation strategies to support the families of young children, build nurturing environments to promote their children’s school readiness and healthy development.  

Through direct supervision, coaching, professional development, monitoring and other tasks, as needed, the Director of Family Services and Health provides expertise in all aspects of family assessment, engagement and support which includes four core strategies: promoting family life practices to close the achievement gap, identifying and providing more intensive support for vulnerable families, promoting family self-sufficiency and supporting families of children with chronic health conditions and special needs. The Director will have a central office location and travel will be required to travel to each of the centers.

The Director of Family Services & Health    will ensure the success of our partners ( ARVAC, Inc. ) by managing the following responsibilities:

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Director will work in collaboration with others to fulfill the following activities:

  • In collaboration with Human Resources and the Deputy Director, plan and oversee the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process of all family service and health staffing positions as identified in the organizational structure, including but not limited to Family and Health Coordinators, Family Engagement Advocates, Health and Disabilities Advocates, Family Support Advocates, ERSEA Specialists, etc.
  • Develop systems, with the support of the Director of Family Services and Health Transition, for eligibility, recruitment, selection, and enrollment/intake process for returning and new families, including the development of a comprehensive recruitment plan that will lead to the program becoming fully enrolled.
  • Develop, with the support of the Deputy Director, the internal systems and external partnerships to assure that all children participating in the program are up-to-date on EPSDT preventive care and follow-up evaluation and treatment and have access to high quality medical and dental homes and health insurance.
  • Support the training and partnership development required to conduct on-site health screenings and exams within required HSPS timelines for children lacking community access to these services.
  • Ensure all child files are built in accordance with The Head Start program’s table of contents and meet local licensing requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Deputy Director to plan and implement initial, differentiated, and sequential professional development for family service and health staff that will lead to the successful implementation of the Shine Early Learning Family Services and Health approach, supporting program leadership to utilize the Head Start program’s competency based Success Rubrics and reflective coaching and supervision models.
  • Implement tools, policies and procedures to support program implementation utilizing a stepwise approach during the transitional phases of program start up and building upon that to ensure high quality service delivery.
  • Develop Memorandums of Understanding with key community based organizations that will allow referrals to the HS program, outline available services that will be provided as well as the delineate roles and responsibilities of both organizations.
  • Establish Center Parent Committees as well as assist the Head Start Director to form an active Policy Council at the grantee level.
  • Support team in the development of a Health Services Advisory Committee.

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor in Family and Child Development , Social Work, Public Health or relevant field required .Masters preferred. 3+ years experience in the family and community engagement field, including experience in coaching, supervision, program management and providing technical assistance
  • Expertise in community based interventions to improve outcomes for low-income families and communities, with direct experience developing and implementing program strategies
  • Training and experience in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child health, or health administration.
  • Expertise in assisting families of young children act as full partners to promote their children’s school readiness and overall healthy development.  Expertise in national family engagement models preferred
  • Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
  • Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

To learn more about Shine Early Implement- please visit www.shineearly.com

To learn more about our partnership organization ARVAC, Inc. Head Start, please visit  http://www.arvacinc.org

The mission of Shine Early Learning is to bring a relentless focus on positive family and child outcomes to close the achievement gap and build a better future for children, families, and communities served by the Head Start program.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.

Job Location City
Dardanelle
Job Location State
Arkansas
Job Location Zip
72834
Job Location Country
United States
Compensation
Salary From: $0.00 To: $0.00
Job Category
Advocacy
Prefered Experience
3 year(s)
Job Type
Full time
Job Posting Date
Oct. 11, 2018

Organization Details

Organization Name
Acelero Learning
Organizational Focus
Children and Youth
Contact Person
NA
Contact Phone
NA
Contact Email
dontapply@viaemail.com
Web Address
https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=8dad74d6789774c219d4ec4b9c6b5959


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