Early Intervention Co-Director
- Location: Las Cruces, NM
- Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt Leadership Position
- Compensation: Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Why Join the Aprendamos Family?
- Families First Culture: Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children and families reach their highest potential through compassionate, family-centered care.
- Leadership Opportunity: Help shape the future of one of New Mexico’s leading Early Intervention programs by driving operational excellence, workforce development, and quality outcomes for children and families.
- Collaborative Executive Team: Work alongside experienced program leaders and a multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Elite Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, and a supportive leadership environment.
Your Role: Shaping the Future of Early Intervention
As the Early Intervention Co-Director, you are more than a program leader—you are a strategic partner in ensuring high-quality services for children and families throughout our communities. You will provide operational leadership, workforce oversight, and quality assurance while supporting sustainable program growth and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Operations
- Collaborate with Early Intervention leadership to oversee daily operations and strategic initiatives
- Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services to ensure exceptional outcomes
- Develop and enhance operational systems, workflows, and policies
- Drive process improvement initiatives that strengthen service delivery and organizational effectiveness
- Promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence across service regions
Staff Leadership & Workforce Development
- Supervise and mentor program leads and support staff
- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning efforts
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with Aprendamos core values
- Monitor productivity, performance outcomes, and professional development plans
- Lead coaching and workforce development initiatives that support employee growth and service quality
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with New Mexico FIT Program requirements and organizational policies
- Monitor documentation quality, data integrity, and performance indicators
- Support quality improvement initiatives and corrective action planning
- Serve as a resource for staff regarding compliance, operational procedures, and best practices
Fiscal & Operational Management
- Assist with budget monitoring, resource allocation, and productivity oversight
- Evaluate staffing models, service capacity, and key performance indicators
- Support strategic decision-making to ensure program sustainability and growth
Family & Community Engagement
- Build strong partnerships with families, community organizations, healthcare providers, schools, and state agencies
- Promote awareness of Early Intervention services throughout the community
- Champion family-centered practices and meaningful engagement in services
What We Are Looking For
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Healthcare, Social Services, Behavioral Science, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in pediatric, early intervention, or family service settings
- Minimum of 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong understanding of program operations, workforce management, and regulatory compliance
- Experience with performance management, quality improvement, and operational leadership
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
- Passion for supporting children, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Additional Perks & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Leadership Development Support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Collaborative and Mission-Driven Culture
At Aprendamos, we believe strong leadership creates meaningful outcomes for children and families. If you're passionate about operational excellence, team development, and building high-quality services that make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aprendamos Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today—our hiring team moves quickly and values strong leaders who are passionate about serving children and families.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Leadership: 2 years (Required)
- Early intervention/Pediatric/Family Services: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
