Program Manager - Child Care Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting a Program Manager for our Child Care Programs Department . We are seeking a passionate individual with excellent leadership and supervisory skills to oversee, grow, and support our Child Care Assistance and Family, Friend, and Neighbor Programs. Supervise staff, write grants, oversee administration of programs, and track related budgets and data.

Discover, develop, and support child care providers as integral members of Minnesota’s early care and education landscape. Discover, develop, and support increased family access to affordable child care. Responsible for increasing the cultural diversity of child care providers in the community through outreach, partnerships, recruitment and technical assistance.

Pay: $65,353.60 - $68,494.40

Schedule: Exempt, Full Time, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday

Remote Work: Partially Remote, Travel within service area required

Location(s): Wadena, MN

Program(s): Child Care Programs

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, PTO and more…

Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family?

Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities.

EEO Statement: MAHUBE-OTWA will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED as well as 2 work related letters of reference. Please add references to your application or send separately to View email address on ziprecruiter.com. Complete the application on our website -NOW

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, social work, or psychology and at least 3 years’ experience including administration, budgets, supervision, and planning. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Attain Certified Community Action Professional credential within 5 years from start date.
• Excellent working knowledge of community organizations, services available to clients and referral sources.
• Knowledge and experience working with low-income and diverse populations.
• Knowledge of family systems (including children, youth, parents, seniors, and chosen family), the impact of historical and contemporary inequities, cultural difference, and trauma-informed practices.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with and between funders, community partners and others.
• Knowledge and experience with early childhood education and the child care industry.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills to motivate lead and develop a team.
• Ability to develop, write and implement grant applications, including program budgets.
• Excellent organizational, time management, process, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong reasoning and communication abilities to understand regulations, funder mandates, and to present proposals.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook(email), virtual connectivity, and Agency specific software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel to locations within agency service area
• Must be able and willing to make client/home visits.
• Background clearance required.