Metropolitan Ministries · 1 month ago
Senior Director, Children’s Programs
Tampa,FL,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $72K/yrMetropolitan Ministries is a community nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless and at-risk individuals in Tampa Bay. The Senior Director, Children’s Programs will provide leadership for educational and social-emotional programs, supervising the CREATE Early Learning and Out-of-Schooltime program for children and families. This role involves ensuring quality care, staff training, and building community partnerships to enhance service effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Supervise program service delivery to ensure quality care and compliance with all licensing and accreditation guidelines
Support the process of hiring, supervision, performance evaluations and training of staff in the CREATE programs
Ensure that the techniques used are evidence-based and suited to meet the needs of the children
Facilitate staff access to external continuing education opportunities as indicated
Build relationships with community partners such as colleges and Universities, provider of comparable services, neighborhood leaders and agencies that, working together with us will, enhance the effectiveness of Ministries’ services
Represent CREATE – Early Learning in ECE Quality trainings, association meetings, and community events
Supervise and support the Manager of Youth Program
Oversee planning, budget compliance, data collection, and reporting for grants and funders
Hold staff accountable for all program planning, data reporting, grant reporting, donor reporting, and KPIs
Facilitate partnerships with grant organizations and donors such as Lamplighters and other community partners
Supervise and support the Education Transition Coordinator
Oversee support for transitioning families to determine and assist with school needs, including but not limited to school enrollment, assistance with transportation, assistance with school uniforms and shoes, assistance with Individual Education Plans or 504 plans, etc
Understand county, state, and federal guidelines governing homeless and special education rights, and advocate accordingly
Coordinate and communicate regularly with the HELP team coordinator for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS), Project Promise, and any other schools with their own local education agency (LEA)
Provide support for the annual Back to School Bash
Ensure all notes and assessments are updated in a Metropolitan Ministries-approved data tracking system and that Key Performance Indicators are tracked and monitored
Oversee appropriate implementation and modifications of policies and procedures as necessary
Monitor ongoing progress, needs, and support services for children. Ensures families are linked to services and natural support systems as needed
Support the process of hiring, supervision, performance evaluations, and training of staff in the programs
Successfully supervise staff to ensure trauma-informed interactions with all clients and that staff maintain professional boundaries
Conduct routine staff meetings to develop the early learning and out-of-schooltime team
Responsible for data tracking and outcome reporting in compliance with all other major grant allotments
Oversee all financial aspects of the programs, including school readiness funding management
Coordinate with all Client Care staff to ensure service delivery best meets the needs of the children
Participate in children’s coordination and programs team meetings
Meet personal goals and actively contribute to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals as stated on the KPI and in the annual plan. Attend required staff meetings and on-going trainings. Complete other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in education, social work, mental health counseling, or related field
Graduate degree from an accredited university
Experience working in early learning and/or out-of-schooltime programming
Must be knowledgeable about homeless issues, with experience working with individuals with trauma, and/or be willing to seek continuing education related to the homeless population
Director's credentials preferred
Supervision experience preferred
Bilingual is a plus
Must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team framework
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communications skills
Dependability
Demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in clients served
Ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic, and confidential manner
Willing to work with minimal supervision, yet be able to accept direction
Well organized and detail oriented
Hearing and speaking ability, which allows for effective oral communication
Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related issues and stress
Must demonstrate legal authorization to work in the United States
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Prefer valid FL drivers license with a good driving record and insured vehicle in order to transport self and clients when necessary
Must pass applicable pre-employment background screening procedures
Benefits
Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.
11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
$15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
Employee Assistance Program
Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
Tuition reimbursement program
Training and career development.
Discounted membership at the YMCA.
Company
Metropolitan Ministries
Metropolitan Ministries is nonprofit community serve for poor and homeless families.
Founded in 1972
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.57MKey Investors
The Cigna Group FoundationTD Charitable Foundation
2024-08-05Grant
2023-05-08Grant· $0.17M
2022-05-19Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Avajoy Peters
CEO
Bill Rush
Chief Executive Officer
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