Home Based Program Director - Project Eagle

Department:

Project Eagle

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Project Eagle

Position Title:

Home Based Program Director - Project Eagle

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Home-Based Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of all Project Eagle Home Based Programs and ensures the implementation of comprehensive services in the areas of family engagement, health, nutrition, mental health, and social education services in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, and state and local funder and regulatory guidelines. The position provides leadership to Project Eagle Home Based program staff in the implementation of the home visiting program models and is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising all operations as well as leading ongoing program planning and monitoring. The Home-Based Program Director oversee staff, including Home Visitor Coaches, and Home Visitors.

Job Description:

Job Duties:

Program Planning and Management

• Ensure full implementation of all Home Visiting program requirements.

• Ensure program compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards.

• Participate in and monitor evaluation of services, implementation, and outcomes.

• In collaboration with other organizational leadership, develop written program plans with annual and long-range goals, objectives, and implementation plans.  Ensure plans align with Head Start Performance standards.

• Coordinate and facilitate an appropriate system of staff meetings for purposes of program planning and development, service delivery and evaluation.

• Oversee and monitor implementation of effective early childhood education and services, including developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices and curricula, in coordination with effective family support and engagement services.

• Foster mutual respect, communication and partnership between the staff and families.

• Collaborate with Coordinators.

• Review program and child assessment data to utilize in program planning and continuous program improvement and ensure Home Visitor Coaches and other staff utilize this data in their coaching and mentoring.

• Ensure the implementation and utilization of a Management Information System (MIS).

• Provide monthly and other written reports as required by management, leadership and funders.

• Represent Project Eagle with visitors, stakeholders and at community events.

• Participates in recruitment efforts to help maintain full program enrollment.

• Assists the Enrollment team in planning family transitions to and from various programs.

• Participates with Human Resources to recruit and hire staff and facilitates hiring approval by the Head Start Policy Council.

• Establishes staff schedules, including approval of time off requests, and coordinates coverage of caseloads when necessary.

Staff Supervision

• Ensure staff members meet the necessary Project Eagle qualifications and monitor plans for achievement and ongoing professional development.

• Ensure the practice of reflective practice and supervision with all Project Eagle staff, including the Home-Based Program Manager’s own supervisees, in order to support their work with children and families.

• Promote teamwork and Project Eagle’s interdisciplinary approach to work with children and families among other staff and consultants.

• Assure and participate in a system of Management Team and other staff meetings to support the implementation of Project Eagle Home Visiting

• programs and other best practices.

Fiscal Management and Control

• Review Project Eagle’s annual budget in collaboration with the Director and other key leadership.

• Monitor revenue and expenses to ensure the financial viability and sustainability of Home-Based Programming. 

• Approve all purchase requisitions for Home Based Program expenses.

• Ensure program meets in-kind and volunteer requirements.  Ensure in-kind contributions and volunteer hours are tracked and documented by staff.

Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Implement a system of regular data feedback and utilization for continuous program improvement and individualized planning for children and families.

• Ensure the collection of all data and assessments required for all Home Visiting Program evaluations.

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