Assistant Director of Family Services

Description

• Growing Company
• Great Benefits
• Great Pay for Qualified Applicants
• Fun Environment

Job Summary 

• Responsible for recruitment, building eligibility waitlist as assigned, enrollment of children/families and providing required health and social services once enrolled. 
• Overall site support and management and ensure center compliance with health, social services, enrollment, and parent involvement requirements. 
• Utilize the Children’s Paradise Program and Compliance Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance.    
•  Responsible to support the Site Director of Education to ensure compliance with all Title 5 regulations, Licensing regulations, agency policies and procedures, program compliance, and Education Code as applicable. Reference CA Code of Regulations, Title 22 Sections 101215 and 1010215.1 • 
•  Site support as needed to maintain implementation of funding requirements: Quality Preschool Initiative (Maintenance of Tier 5 – QRIS status), Head Start/Early Head Start, California State Preschool Program, and other funding sources to include documentation in Care Connect and ChildPlus. Customer Service 
• Responsible for ensuring daily center cleanliness and organization of front desk area.  
• Greet families and visitors upon entrance to facilities.  
• Support communication between families and front office staff/classroom staff.  
• Ensure food pantry is well stocked daily including weekly food pick up .  
• Ensure resources posted are current and applicable.  
• Parent communication • Professionally answer phone calls and log voicemails or return calls in a timely manner.  
• Conduct professional new parent tours that highlight Children’s Paradise services.  
• Greet parents/children on the first day to ensure a positive, welcoming experience.  

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree with 24 child development units preferred 
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (speaking, writing, reading)
•  Child Development Permit through State of California – Site Supervisor Permit
•  Family centered case management skills
•  Valid California Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at various locations, as needed.

• Ability to walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds to support children.

• Ability to bend and squat to interact with children.