This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply to be considered.
Join our team at the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and help support our mission to partner with communities, families, and individuals to provide opportunities to access a continuum of resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities. Our vision is to see connected communities where all individuals and families are supported and empowered to thrive.
This position oversees the implementation of the Virginia Ready Region Mixed Delivery Grant for the Capital Area, which includes the service areas of Fairfax County, City of Alexandria, Arlington County, City of Falls Church, and City of Fairfax. Ensures early childhood centers and family childcare programs selected for Mixed Delivery participation meet grant requirements and coordinates the enrollment process and verification of eligible children for program participation with participating sites. Provides ongoing monitoring to ensure full child enrollment, completion of the VKRP child assessment, program data entry, and early childhood programs participation in VQB5. Enters and monitors data in the Mixed Delivery portal and submits Mixed Delivery program and expenditure reports. Works under supervision of the Program Administrator I.
Note: This is a grant funded position.
Plans and directs the administration, programming, and management of a broad program area (e.g., the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program);
Provides fiscal management of grants, which may include managing the administrative budget and/or overseeing disbursements to participants;
Interprets federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they apply to programs;
Assists in developing various program policies and procedures;
Provides comprehensive training and technical assistance for child care programs;
Has ultimate responsibility for the development of all training programs on program planning and child development;
Provides quality assurance for programs and makes recommendations for improvements;
Performs short- and long-range planning and adjusts systems and resources to match current program strategies;
Researches and writes grants proposals and seeks innovative funding sources;
Approves written communication materials that are disseminated to the public;
Monitors program statistics and oversees production of reports summarizing program accomplishments;
Oversees coordination of services with other governmental programs and community organizations to enhance effectiveness of partnerships;
Represents the program in task forces including other governmental agencies and community groups;
Oversees and coordinates recruitment and staffing issues.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of assigned area of accountability;
Knowledge of county budget/fiscal policies and procedures;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to perform short- and long-range planning and monitor effectiveness of programs;
Ability to keep current on the latest theories of early childhood development and education;
Ability to work independently and as a leader of a team;
Ability to manage projects and supervise others;
Ability to work collaboratively to build partnerships with other jurisdictions and organizations (e.g. businesses, non-profit entities, etc.).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field; plus three years of professional experience in day care administration, early child education, or related human service administration.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Additional work schedule requirements: for special assignments/deadlines, alternate/flex schedule or comp time may be an option.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to visit early childhood programs and attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314.
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