SUPVSR OF CHILDREN SERVICES PROGRAMS
Department of Family and Support Services
(Finance)
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $74,244
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/1/2024
Under general supervision, the class supervises a functional area within the Children Services Division of the Department of Family and Support Services and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Coordinates advisory and parent participation committees to develop uniform initiatives.
- Assigns and reviews the work of staff and/or teams.
- Oversees administration functions for central office and delegate agencies.
- Supervises assigned teams in reviewing data from agencies’ implementation of quality improvement.
- Supervises the preparation of program auditing and community assessment reports.
- Supervising staff as it pertains to compliance with Illinois Department of Children Services.
- Supervises the preparation of program auditing reports detailing agencies ratings in each component area, need for assistance and proposed corrective action.
- Supervises and participates in the development of plans and strategies to assist agencies in meeting performance standards and childhood development goals.
- Coordinates the revision of delegate agencies’ development plans as needed.
- Recommends the continued funding of agencies that meet performance standards and corrective action for those that do not.
- Supervises training and technical assistance to delegate agencies on education and program compliance, performance standards and facilities requirements.
- Supervises the childcare licensing process to ensure programs operate under mandated requirements.
- Prepares reports on program activities and accomplishments.
- Serves as a liaison to the community in promoting childcare and head start programs; provides program information for inclusion in grant applications.
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: 1615 W Chicago Ave
Days: M-F
Hours: 9am to 5pm
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, the Social Sciences, or a directly related field plus three years of work experience in education or social service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided the minimum degree requirement is met
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:
· A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- Previous experience working in social, community educational development work.
- Previous experience supervising staff.
- Previous experience involving the analysis of issues and trends in Early Childhood Education, developmental, cultural and economic issues that impact young children.
- Previous experience planning and management of Early Childhood development programs and services for ages zero to five.
- Previous experience providing technical assistance to Head Start and Child Care delegate agencies.
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.